| Module Title |
Core Skills & Methods for International Relations |
| Module Code |
POL1096 |
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Faculty |
Law & Government |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
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Learning Outcomes
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12264 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Eleanor Williams | Module Teacher | Jonathan Arlow |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Essay | 1500 words essay
The essay should include:
Title: Who is the greatest contribution to the academic debate on [insert academic topic, for example, terrorism studies, power, climate change] | 60% | Week 12 | | Presentation | 5-10-minute presentation
The presentation should cover how you would respond to your feedback from assessment 1, and the main lessons learnt from this assessment.
Your presentation should cover:
- what you think the most positive thing was about your essay, and why
- what the most negative thing was, and how you would address it in future assessments
- what lessons did you learn from the assessment that you will take forward to second year | 40% | Week 29 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources
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