Module POC2087 for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POC2087: Security Studies
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Please note that this module is only delivered on the Penryn Campus.
Module Aims
This module will:
- Introduce you to mainstream and critical perspectives on security practices in liberal democracies;
- Encourage you to reflect on the meaning of ‘security’ and the normative implications of seeking security;
- Train you in the skills to evaluate and constructively critique peers’ work.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Describe, contrast and analyse some competing theoretical perspectives on the meaning and practice of security in liberal democracies 2. Apply theoretical approaches to the analysis of empirical and normative issues related to security practices in liberal democracies, and display a competent awareness of the limitations and implications of each perspective 3. Use evidence to explain and defend the adoption of a particular theoretical and conceptual approach to the analysis of a security practice or issue |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. Construct a logical academic argument supported by evidence 5. Apply on abstract theoretical approaches to new contexts in order to make sense of real world problems 6. Identify and apply a conceptual framework from some academic sources in order to answer an essay question, then explain the choice of this framework |
| Personal and Key Skills | 7. Formulate and present information and critical analysis in both written and oral forms in a coherent manner 8. Understand assessment criteria, engage in constructive peer-evaluation, produce feedback and develop suggestions for improvement. 9. Work effectively with peers in order to present ideas and facilitate discussions |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent to Student-Led seminar | 5 minutes | 1-5, 8 | Oral |
| Practice exam answers | 10 minutes | 1-7 | Oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 40 | 0 |
...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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take home exam | 40 | 2 weeks | 1-7 | Written |
| Essay | 60 | 3500 words | 1-9 | Written and oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take home exam | 2 weeks | 1-7 | August/September re-assessment period |
| Essay | 3500 words | 1-9 | August/September re-assessment period |
