With all its complexity and variety, studying Politics and International Relations while exciting, can also appear a little daunting! This module equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your university 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.
Lecture 16, Workshop 8, Seminar 8
Short Writing Piece. Assessment Details: 800 Words Annotated Bibliography worth 30%.
Extended Writing. Assessment Details: 2000 words Essay worth 70%. *this assessment is pass compulsory and must be passed to achieve the learning outcomes of the module*
Reassessment Method: Like for like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Describe the nature and significance of politics as a human activity and the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of the international system by making connections between historical and contemporary political events.
2) Identify different political systems, the social, economic, historical and cultural contexts within which they operate, and explain the relationships between them.
3) Describe, evaluate and apply different approaches to collecting, analysing and presenting political information at a basic level.
4) Plan reasoned arguments, and understand what relevant information is needed to exercise critical judgement.
5) Reflect on, and evaluate, their own learning making use of constructive feedback from staff to enhance their academic skills.
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