Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
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 | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Offshore | 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 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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40,41,42 | Feedback Weeks | 43,44,45 | |
| Feedback |
Feedbacks on exam performance can be provided on request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Assess and analyse a range of evidence and information. Begin to demonstrate a critical approach. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Identify a range of concepts and tools in Politics and International Relations. Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Process and organise information to which they have been directed. Demonstrate basic research skills in identifying and retrieving relevant information from secondary sources. |
| Conceptual | Create | Comprehend and implement proper referencing and bibliographic practices. Plan and write a coherent and logical essay. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information. |
| Reflection | Create | Effective oral and written communication of information. Self-confidence in giving oral presentations and participating in group discussion. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 33 | Feedback Weeks | 36 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 1500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Assess and analyse a range of evidence and information. Begin to demonstrate a critical approach. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Identify a range of concepts and tools in Politics and International Relations. Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Process and organise information to which they have been directed. Demonstrate basic research skills in identifying and retrieving relevant information from secondary sources. |
| Conceptual | Create | Comprehend and implement proper referencing and bibliographic practices. Plan and write a coherent and logical essay. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information. |
| Reflection | Create | Effective oral and written communication of information. Self-confidence in giving oral presentations and participating in group discussion. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 30 | Feedback Weeks | 30 | |
| Feedback |
Online quiz. Once completed students receive notification of their grade. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Identify a range of concepts and tools in Politics and International Relations. Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Process and organise information to which they have been directed. Demonstrate basic research skills in identifying and retrieving relevant information from secondary sources. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Feedback can be provided on request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Identify a range of concepts and tools in Politics and International Relations. Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Describe and interpret a range of evidence and information. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Assess and analyse a range of evidence and information. Begin to demonstrate a critical approach. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Process and organise information to which they have been directed. Demonstrate basic research skills in identifying and retrieving relevant information from secondary sources. |
| Conceptual | Create | Comprehend and implement proper referencing and bibliographic practices. Plan and write a coherent and logical essay. |
| Reflection | Create | Effective oral and written communication of information. Self-confidence in giving oral presentations and participating in group discussion. |
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