Module POL3234 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL3234: Religion, Politics and Policy in Europe
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
The aims of this module are to expose you to key concepts and theoretical perspectives in the analysis of religion, politics and policy in liberal democracies; to enhance your understanding of contemporary religious issues in politics and policy in post-industrial societies; to enable you to examine the ways in which religion influences politics and policy; and to develop comparative analytical skills.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of significant contemporary debates about religion, politics and policy in post-industrialised society 2. Critically assess the channels through which religion may be still relevant to understand policy making in the 21th century across a variety of policy sectors |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Critically analyse a range of theoretical approaches to comparative analysis 4. Conduct meaningful comparison to assess policy making |
| Personal and Key Skills | 5. Present complex arguments effectively in speech and writing 6. Engage constructively in complex discussions and debates 7. Study independently and manage time and assessment deadlines effectively 8. Work in a group to contribute effectively to the achievement of objectives |
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 outline | 500 words | 1-7 | Peer-assessed and written feedback by the instructor |
| Position paper outline | 500 words | 1-7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | 0 | 25 |
...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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation (in class) | 25 | 25 minutes | 1-8 | Written |
| Position Paper | 25 | 1500 words | 1-7 | Written |
| Essay | 50 | 3500 words | 1-7 | Written |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Presentation | 6-minute individual presentation recorded | 1-8 | August/September reassessment period |
| Position Paper | Position Paper (1500 words) | 1-7 | August/September reassessment period |
| Essay | Essay (3500 words) | 1-7 | August/September reassessment period |
