Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:39
Politics and International Relations impacts on all parts of our lives, with more specifically it being the study of ideas, events, institutions and choice. Studying these provides us with both knowledge of the world and also how it operates and functions. It also changes our perception of our surroundings and makes us aware of an ever changing global context. This course will introduce students to concepts and ideas that form the basis for the study of these disciplines while simultaneously also helping us understand our own place within a global context.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Course Aims
This course will introduce students to core concepts and ideas which will form part of the foundations for the study of Politics and International Relations at university. Key concepts which will be examined are State and Sovereignty, Democracy and Representation and Institutions and Actors.
Main Learning Outcomes
An understanding of core concepts and ideas which will form part of the foundations for the study of Politics and International Relations at university. This will include State and Sovereignty, Democracy and Representation and Institutions and Actors. In addition, students will also acquire a self reliant and self-critical approach and also effective oral and written communication and analysis.
Course Content
Each core concept will be examined in detail which will allow both the theoretical aspect of it and contemporary examples to be examined. Key concepts will include State and Sovereignty, Democracy and Representation and Institutions and Actors.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt
1. Online quiz at the end of week 2 - 5%
2. Bibliography test - 10%
3. Essay - 30% (1500 words)
4. Online quiz on case studies at end week 9/10 - 5%
5. Exam - 50% (2 hours)
Resit
100% exam
Formative assessment will take place in the tutorials with oral feedback being provided for presentations.
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