Module POL1006 for 2016/7
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL1006: State and Society
This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class test quizzes (ResponseWare) | Single questions interspersed throughout lecture. | 1-9 | Oral, by lecturer |
| Open answer problems/group work | Groups of students will have to apply theory to cases in tutorials | 1-8 | Oral by tutor and peers |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 70 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELE Quiz 1 | 7.5 | 10 minutes | 1-9 | Written |
| ELE Quiz 2 | 7.5 | 10 minutes | 1-9 | Written |
| ELE Quiz 3 | 7.5 | 10 minutes | 1-9 | Written |
| ELE Quiz 4 | 7.5 | 10 minutes | 1-9 | Written |
| Final Exam | 70 | 2 hours | 1-9 | Written |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Equivalent of 4x10 minutes | 1-9 | August/September re-assessment period |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 1-9 | August/September re-assessment period |
