Module POC2109 for 2018/9
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POC2109: Politics in a Global Urban Age
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Statement: Debates and Stakes | 500 words | 1-2, 4-6, 7-9 | Written |
| Critical Research Essay Proposal | 300 words + 5 annotated sources | 1-6, 8-10 | Written |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | 0 | 20 |
...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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debate | 20 | 20 minutes (prepared statements + open debate) | 1-10 | Written and Verbal |
| Portfolio: Critical Reflections/ Field Journal | 30 | 3 x 650 words + 3 images (one field-based reflection) | 1-6, 8-10 | Written |
| Critical Research Essay | 50 | 2,500 words | 1-6, 8-9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debate | Position Paper Argument & Counter-Argument 1000 words | 1-10 | August/September reassessment period |
| Portfolio: Critical Reflections/ Field Journal | 3 x 650 words + 3 images (one field-based reflection) | 1-6, 8-10 | August/September reassessment period |
| Critical Research Essay | 2,500 words | 1-6, 8-9 | August/September reassessment period |
