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QI1501: POLITICS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 2: POWER AND CONFLICT (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

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. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Offshore Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Ilia Xypolia

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

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

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

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 Peace & Conflict, Governance, Rights and some  Politics and International Relations theories.  
 
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 Peace & Conflict, Governance, Rights and some  Politics and International Relations theories.  

In addition, students will also acquire a self reliant and self-critical approach and also effective oral and written communication and analysis. 

Course Content 

The course will examine a number of key issues that are fundamental to the study of Politics and International Relations. This will include Peace & Conflict, Governance, Rights and some  Politics and International Relations theories. Each core concept will be examined in detail which will allow both the theoretical aspect of it and contemporary examples to be examined.  


Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 40,41,42 Feedback Weeks 43,44,45

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Feedbacks on exam performance can be provided on request.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseAssess and analyse a range of evidence and information. Begin to demonstrate a critical approach.
ConceptualAnalyseIdentify a range of concepts and tools in Politics and International Relations. Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information.
ConceptualApplyProcess and organise information to which they have been directed. Demonstrate basic research skills in identifying and retrieving relevant information from secondary sources.
ConceptualCreateComprehend and implement proper referencing and bibliographic practices. Plan and write a coherent and logical essay.
ConceptualUnderstandDescribe and interpret a range of evidence and information.
ReflectionCreateEffective oral and written communication of information. Self-confidence in giving oral presentations and participating in group discussion.

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 33 Feedback Weeks 36

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Written feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen.

Word Count 1500
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseAssess and analyse a range of evidence and information. Begin to demonstrate a critical approach.
ConceptualAnalyseIdentify a range of concepts and tools in Politics and International Relations. Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information.
ConceptualApplyProcess and organise information to which they have been directed. Demonstrate basic research skills in identifying and retrieving relevant information from secondary sources.
ConceptualCreateComprehend and implement proper referencing and bibliographic practices. Plan and write a coherent and logical essay.
ConceptualUnderstandDescribe and interpret a range of evidence and information.
ReflectionCreateEffective oral and written communication of information. Self-confidence in giving oral presentations and participating in group discussion.

Class Test

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks 30 Feedback Weeks 30

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Feedback

Online quiz. Once completed students receive notification of their grade.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseIdentify a range of concepts and tools in Politics and International Relations. Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information.
ConceptualApplyProcess and organise information to which they have been directed. Demonstrate basic research skills in identifying and retrieving relevant information from secondary sources.
ConceptualUnderstandDescribe and interpret a range of evidence and information.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Online Assessment

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback can be provided on request.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseIdentify a range of concepts and tools in Politics and International Relations. Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information.
ConceptualUnderstandDescribe and interpret a range of evidence and information.
ConceptualAnalyseAssess and analyse a range of evidence and information. Begin to demonstrate a critical approach.
ConceptualApplyProcess and organise information to which they have been directed. Demonstrate basic research skills in identifying and retrieving relevant information from secondary sources.
ConceptualCreateComprehend and implement proper referencing and bibliographic practices. Plan and write a coherent and logical essay.
ReflectionCreateEffective oral and written communication of information. Self-confidence in giving oral presentations and participating in group discussion.

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