Module Provider: |
Politics and Int Rel |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn, Spring and Summer |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
JP
Lester |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the Russian political tradition, both in a Soviet and a post Soviet - context; to understand why the Soviet system collapsed; to evaluate key aspects of the post-communist transition; and to assess the nature of the contemporary Russian political system. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:
identify and explain the main features of the Russian political tradition, past and present
locate and assemble information on the subject by their own research
appraise critically the contrasting interpretations of the nature of the Russian political tradition and the contemporary political system
organise material and articulate arguments effectively in writing, both under timed conditions and in assessed essays. |
Additional outcomes:
The module also aims to encourage the development of oral communication skills and the student's effectiveness in group situations, with some analytical procedures carried out as part of a team. Students will also develop their IT skills by use of relevant web resources and databases, and their numeracy by the examination of Russian electoral data and other statistics and figures relating to the current political, social and economic situation in Russia. |
Outline content:
The module also aims to encourage the development of oral communication skills and the student's effectiveness in group situations, with some analytical procedures carried out as part of a team. Students will also develop their IT skills by use of relevant web resources and databases, and their numeracy by the examination of Russian electoral data and other statistics and figures relating to the current political, social and economic situation in Russia. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
A combination of lectures and classes requiring preparatory research and reading; structured group discussion; seminar papers; evaluation of opinion poll data and election statistics. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
8 |
8 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
5 |
5 |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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2 |
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| Total hours |
13 |
13 |
2 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 |
1 |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework:
Students will write one essay of c3000 words each term to be submitted by the last day of the relevant term. They will also prepare one seminar discussion paper in each term and undertake a web site exercise. Where all the required essays are submitted the best/better mark will count for 25% of the final mark. Non-submitted essays will be awarded a mark of zero and the coursework mark will be an average of all the essay marks awarded.
Relative percentage of coursework : 25%
Examinations:
One three-hour examination.
Requirements for a pass:
40% overall and a mark of not less than 35% in the examination.
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination in September. Coursework will be carried forward if it bears a confirmed mark of 40% or more. Otherwise it must be resubmitted by 1 August. |
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