IR1005 - Concepts in Global Politics
Academic year
2020 to 2021 (Semester 1)
Curricular information may be subject to change
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
20
SCQF level
SCQF level 7
Availability restrictions
Available only to First Year students in the Faculties of Arts and Divinity.
Planned timetable
10.00 am Mon, Tue, Wed
Module description
This module introduces students to the foundational features of the academic discipline of International Relations. It begins by considering what it means to study global politics and then examines a range of key themes including sovereignty and globalisation, power, war and diplomacy, wealth and poverty, and the natural environment. In so doing, the module provides a grounding in core concepts that characterise International Relations.
Relationship to other modules
Pre-requisites
In taking this module you must have aaab at Higher or aaa at A-level or IB38 or equivalent and you must be a first year student in the faculties of arts and divinity.
Assessment pattern
As used by St Andrews
Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations = 0%
Practical examinations = 0%
Coursework = 100%
- Written: Is included in this category any assessment done under exam conditions (exams during diets, class tests) that do not involve the use of practical skills.
- Practical: Are included in this category oral assessment and presentation as well as practical skills assessed in situ (in a classroom or laboratory for instance). Performances in the performing arts context are also classed as practical assessment.
Re-assessment
Coursework = 100%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
3 x 1-hour lectures (x 10 weeks), 1 x 1-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks), 1 consultation hour with Tutor (x 10 weeks) and 2 consultation hours with Year Coordinator (x 12 weeks). 4 hours of exam feedback are given in week 1 of the following semester.
Scheduled learning hours
77
Guided independent study hours
123