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PI3080: US POLITICS (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

Arguably the world’s only superpower, and a cultural behemoth, what happens in the US influences and interests the world.  This course takes an in-depth look at the institutions, the actors and the issues that make American politics a fascinating subject for observers the world over.

This course is co-taught by Professor Richardson Dilworth at Drexel University and contains elements of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), combining live in-person and interactive online lectures and trans-continental group-work.




Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Malcolm Edward Harvey

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

  • One of Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5
  • Either International Relations (IR) or Politics (PI)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Arguably the world’s only superpower, and a cultural behemoth, what happens in the US influences and interests the world.  This course takes an in-depth look at the institutions, the actors and the issues that make American politics a fascinating subject for observers the world over.

This course is co-taught by Professor Richardson Dilworth at Drexel University and contains elements of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), combining live in-person and interactive online lectures and trans-continental group-work.


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

Essay (3000 words) - 50%

Group Briefing Document - 30%

Blog (1000 words) - 20%

Alternative Resit Arrangements

Essay (2500 words) - 100%

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualCreateExplain the roles of the different branches of government in the United States by preparing a briefing document at a level suitable for presenting to government officials.
ConceptualAnalyseCritically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the electoral college through an email exchange between students at Aberdeen and Drexel.
ConceptualAnalyseReflect upon developments in American politics in the 21st century in an essay completed to a high standard.
 

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