With all its complexity and variety, studying Politics and International Relations can appear a little daunting. This module equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for succeeding in your studies and beyond. You will learn about the key historical influences upon contemporary political events, such as the origin and development of the State, the beginning and end of Empire, and the nature of world order, develop key skills for academic study and research by exploring these influences, and begin to critically and pro-actively reflect upon your own development as an independent learner and researcher.
Private Study: 128
Contact Hours: 22
Total: 150
Compulsory to the following courses:
• BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
• BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with a Placement Year
• BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with a Foundation Year
• BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with a Year in North America
• BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with a Year in Continental Europe
• BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Quantitative Research
• BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Quantitative Research With a Placement Year
• BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with a Language
• BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with a Year in Asia Pacific
Optional to the following courses:
• BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics
• BA (Hons) History and Politics
• BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics
Main assessment methods
• Annotated Bibliography (500 words) - 30%
• Essay Plan and Draft Introduction (1,000 words) - 50%
• Reflective Learning Report (400 words) - 20%
Reassessment methods
• 100% Like-for-like
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Understand the nature and significance of politics as a human activity, by making connections between historical and contemporary political events.
2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different political systems, the social, economic, historical and cultural contexts within which they operate, and the relationships between them.
3 Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of the international system and the challenges to it.
4 Evaluate different interpretations of political events and issues.
5 Describe, evaluate and apply different approaches to collecting, analysing and presenting political information at a basic level.
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