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School

Human and Health Sciences

Module Title

HIX1019 Explaining Politics

Level

Intermediate

Initiator

Jamie Halsall

Rationale

 This module introduces students to key explanatory theories of politics. Students are encouraged to critically explore different conceptual approaches developed through each theory and consider their underlying assumptions. In the second part of the module, students critically explore the potential usefulness of these approaches to explain a range of topical political issues.

Description of initiative

Critical thinking skills workshop in induction week.  Module content delivered through alternating workshop sessions and online activities on Blackboard. 

Assessment

Course Work      1 x 2,000 word written assignment

Examination      1 x 2-hour unseen examination

Ideas for adapting

Critical thinking workshop delivered by lecturer with materials from AST

Resources

See below

Downloadable ResourcesSize
Critical Thinking.ppt505 KB
Description v Critical Texts.doc147 KB
HIX1019-module-spec.doc31.5 KB
HIX 1019 Module Booklet 2011.doc170 KB
Explaining Politics Blacboard Activity 2.doc29 KB

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