Module ARA3198 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA3198: European and US Democracy Assistance in the Middle East and North Africa
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
The module aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject of European and US democracy promotion in the Middle East and North Africa. The module makes use of various books, practitioner reports and policy papers on European and US democracy support, all of which are both theoretical and empirical in nature. You will gain the skills to discuss the topic both in a country specific and a theoretical setting. A final aim is to provide you with a level of knowledge that allows you to discuss the topic of European and US democracy assistance and the state of democracy, not only in the selected cases, but across the Middle East and North Africa.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of key issues in the debate on European and US democracy promotion, including international relations and development studies; 2. demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the state of democracy in the Middle East, not only at the regional level, but also in individual cases. |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. find, use and analyze secondary and primary data relevant to specific issue areas, particularly Middle Eastern current affairs; 4. place issues discussed in a wider context and deploy critical arguments relevant to the field of Middle East politics and international relations. |
| Personal and Key Skills | 5. demonstrate critical and analytical skills through readings, class/group discussions and presentations; 6. exhibit your ability to undertake political analysis at an advanced level. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentations (individual or group) | 5 minutes per person or 10 minutes per group, including a PowerPoint, Prezi or similar slideshow | 5-6 | Oral feedback from the lecturer |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synopsis | 20 | 1,000 words | 1-6 | Written feedback from the lecturer |
| Essay | 80 | 3,000 words | 1-6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synopsis | Synopsis (1,000 words) | 1-6 | August/September re-assessment period |
| Essay | Essay (3,000 words) | 1-6 | August/September re-assessment period |
