College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Political Analysis
Module POC2124 for 2020/1
Module POC2124 for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POC2124: Political Analysis
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Please note that this module is only delivered on the Penryn Campus.
Module Aims
To introduce undergraduate students to key political theories, approaches and debates in political science.
To familiarise students with core concepts and methods for the analysis of politics and international relations.
To enable students to understand and conduct political analysis of contemporary social and political issues.
To provide students with analytical skills with which to design their political own research.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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| Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate an understanding of key theories and approaches of political analysis and the capacity to critically engage and evaluate political research 2. demonstrate an understanding of core concepts in political analysis and be aware of their epistemological assumptions 3. apply theories and methods of political analysis to design political research |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. define complex political problems, identify their significance and select appropriate approaches for investigating and critically evaluating them 5. demonstrate knowledge of political concepts and their contextual/social/political implications 6. apply knowledge to a political problem/ case study 7. select, integrate and present coherently and reflectively, orally and in writing, relevant political/theoretical arguments |
| Personal and Key Skills | 8. communicate and engage in debate effectively and accurately, orally and in writing, in a manner appropriate to the discipline/ different contexts 9. manage relevant learning resources/ information/ learning strategies and to develop own arguments and opinions with minimum guidance 10. work independently and to manage time efficiently in preparing for scheduled learning activities, exercises and assessment including identify, retrieve and use efficiently a range of library-based and electronic resources with minimum guidance |
