Module POL2078 for 2016/7
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL2078: Governing the Public Sector: Bureaucratic Power and Politics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay Plans | 300-400 words | 1-5, 7 | Verbal |
| Discussions and debates in seminars | During weekly course sessions | 1-7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | 0 | 10 |
...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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Essay | 30 | 1,500 words | 1-5,7 | Written |
| Long Essay | 50 | 2,500 words | 1-5,7 | Written |
| Group Presentation | 10 | 15 minutes | 1-7 | Written |
| Seminar contribution | 10 | Assessed across the modules | 1-7 | Written |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Essay | Short Essay | 1-5, 7 | August/September assessment period. |
| Long Essay | Long Essay | 1-5,7 | August/September assessment period |
| Group Presentation | Written Individual contribution of 500 words | 1-7 | August/September assessment period |
| Seminar contribution | Short overview of 5 module topics (5 x 150 words) | 1-7 | August/September assessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Where you have been referred/deferred for the group presentation, you will complete a 500 word written summary of your presentation for submission by the end of the August/September assessment period. This will constitute 10% of the module.
