Module POC3020 for 2023/4
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POC3020: The Politics of War
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Please note that this module is only delivered on the Penryn Campus.
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interim seminar participation and self-assessment | 800 words | 1-11 | Written and verbal |
| Seminar participation | N/A ongoing throughout module | 1-11 | Verbal |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 0 | 80 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 50 | 45 minutes in pairs (approx. 23 minutes per student) | 1-7 | Written and verbal |
| Seminar participation and self-evaluation (1500 words) | 20 | Seminar participation and self-evaluation (1500 words) | 1-11 | Written and verbal |
| Group presentation and student-led seminar | 30 | 30 minutes presentation + Q & A (approx. 10 minutes per student). Student-led seminar (approx. 1 hour) | 1-11 | Written and verbal |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | Oral examination (individual, 20 minutes) | 1-7 | August/September re-assessment period |
| Seminar participation and self-evaluation (1500 words) | Seminar participation and self-evaluation (1500 words) | 1-11 | August/September re-assessment period |
| Group presentation and student-led seminar | Individual presentation to module convenor (approx.20 minutes) | 1-11 | August/September re-assessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Where work is re-assessed, students must answer different question/ discuss different topics and issues.
