POL36290

Learning Outcomes:

Through this module, you should:
- get an overview of key normative debates surrounding global democracy.
- become acquainted with empirical research on global democracy.
- learn about the integration of normative theory and empirical methods.
- interact with researchers and practitioners working on global democracy intitiatives.
- develop your oral and written skills through in-class discussions and exercises.
- hone your teamwork skills through group work exercises.
- practice your professional presentation skills in different formats.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Teaching and learning approaches:

- Classes will include lectures, student presentations, discussions with scholars/practitioners, and more.
- Class discussions will be continuous and smaller group discussions will be arranged for relevant sessions, geared toward individual and collective learning.
- You will be asked to submit and present written work for your individual/group project and take a final exam, designed to develop both substantive knowledge and critical thinking


Use of AI tools:

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to help your research process. However, note that they should be used with caution due to inaccuracies and other flaws. Students should thoroughly check and question any output that their AI tools provide and must provide manually verified sources other than AI tools' outputs. The nature and extent of the use of AI tools (if any) must be clearly declared and elaborated in any output. Students are ultimately responsible for their work, including any errors that were introduced by the AI tools they may use. AI tools may not be used to replace students' independent work process. If students are suspected of using AI to produce substantial portions of their work, instead of doing so themselves, this will be interpreted as a breach of academic norms and may result in serious consequences such as failing this module. In sum, this course's policy on the use of AI tools is "yellow" in the UCD traffic light system. Please refer to UCD's guide on the use of AI for further information: https://www.ucd.ie/artshumanities/study/aifutures/generativeaifaqs/

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

- In-class participation will be assessed continuously throughout the term. Students can ask for feedback individually, or may receive feedback by the lecturer/tutor, verbally or in writing. - Feedback on the individual/group assignment will be provided upon submission/presentation. - Feedback on the final exam will be provided in writing post-assessment.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.