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POL42070

Academic Year 2024/2025

Politics of (mis-)information (POL42070)

Subject:
Politics
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Politics & Int Relations
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor James Cross
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module explores the role of (mis-) information in European and European Union politics. We will examine how information is generated, processed, and acted upon by individuals, organisations, and institutions in the political sphere. We will assess how the availability of information about political choices can affect the way in which choices are framed, and how this information affects policy outcomes. Upon completion of the module, students will have gained a more complete and nuanced understanding of how information and its availability affects our daily lives.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

- Analyse the role of (mis-) information in shaping political decisions and outcomes in Europe
- Explain how the information environment has changed and evolved over time
- Apply different theoretical approaches to understanding the role of (mis-) information in politics
- Explain key concepts in information politics to others both verbally and in writing
- Discuss current and future challenges facing society from and evidence-based perspective, in light of the theories and evidence discussed in class.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

24
Autonomous Student Learning

200
Total

224

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
- Seminar discussions
- Project-based learning
- Peer-reviewed research project

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Group presentation Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Graded No

25

 No
Group Work Assignment: Peer review exercise Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10 Graded No

25

 No
Group Work Assignment: Group project Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Graded No

50

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

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