Module POC3130 for 2022/3
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POC3130: Controversies in American Politics
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions based on readings or topics to be submitted at the beginning of the week (emailed on Sunday before class) | 3-5 questions | 4, 5, 7-10 | Written feedback from module convenor and peer feedback other members of the class |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | 0 | 30 |
...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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 70 | 3,000 words | 1-8,10 | Written |
| Group Project Presentation | 30 | 1 x 7.5 minute presentation of slides as part of pair (15 minute presentation total. Notes (all materials handed in via eBART) and evidence of contribution on Trello. | 4,5,7,8,9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay (3,000 words) | 1-8,10 | August/September reassessment period |
| Group Project Presentation | 20 minute viva (7.5 min presentation + questions) | 4,5,7,8,9 | August/September reassessment period |
