Credits: 30 Semester: 1 and 2
Module Convenor: Dr Sofía Collignon Overlap: None Prerequisite: None
Description: This module serves as an introduction to a politics degree and the ideas, skills, methods and knowledge required to succeed in your studies of politics. You will be trained in a range of study and research skills, from enhancing your ability to write analytically to learning how to interpret a wide variety of political texts. You will also have the opportunity to interact with your personal tutor and conduct a small, independent research project. The module is taught through lectures and seminars, as well as through direct contact with your personal advisor.
Assessment: Item 1: 30% Essay 1 (1000 words) Item 2: 50% Essay 2 (2000 words) Item 3: 20% Examination (1 hours 30 mins) Level: 4