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PI3061: POLITICAL ANALYSIS (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course will provide preparation for a variety of future challenges, in studies as well as employment. A significant part of the course is devoted to quantitative research methods. There will be exercises and assignments using the statistics software package SPSS, which is a useful addition to the computing skills section in a CV. Extra support will be available for students uncomfortable with statistics. Qualitative methods will also be covered, and there will be lectures on substantive themes where various research techniques are applied. The skills learnt will provide preparation for the dissertation, but also enhance students’ employability.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Anders Widfeldt

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

  • An introduction to the philosophy of science
  • An introduction to quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • The application of research methods to the study of political behaviour and attitudes
  • Theoretical and empirical insights into key concepts, including voting behaviour, political participation, equality, diversity, representation and trust.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: One online multiple choice examination (20%); Four 500 word written group exercises (4*10% = 40%); One 5,000 word essay (40%).

Students will be required to submit or resubmit failed or missing elements at an agreed later date. In the absence of a student's ability to resubmit a group-related project, s/he can arrange to submit an individual project in agreement with the course coordinator.

Formative Assessment

Feedback

Students will receive oral and written feedback on their in-courses assessments as the course progresses.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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