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By the end of the course the students will:
Understand why we might use the comparative method in political research and some of the main strengths and limitations of this approach;
Understand how countries differ in their political institutions and why this matters;
Understand the some aspects of the role of gender in politics;
Develop transferable skills including: critical thinking, peer work, and written communication.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 95 |
Total | 125 |
Students taking this course should have already have taken a Level One Politics course or its equivalent. This course is recommended for all students who intend to take any Politics courses at Level Three in the future.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: 2,000 word essay - details on Brightspace | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Class Test: In class online MCQ | Week 12 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Continuous Assessment: Completion and submission of activity sheets in each tutorial/seminar. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback will be provided to students within 20 working days of the deadline for the assignment in accordance with university policy
Name | Role |
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Professor David Farrell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |