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Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course the students will:
be familiar with some of the basic theories and current academic research around politics and gender;
be able to critically assess the arguments for and against greater gender equality in different political institutions, and the mechanisms for achieving this;
understand the role of gender in different arenas of politics and international relations, including domestic politics and international politics;
develop transferable skills including: teamwork skills, independent research ability, and written communication.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 176 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Preparation of annotated bibliography. | Week 10 | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
Group Project: A visual group project focused on the concept of 'representation' as it relates to gender and politics. | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Essay: 2,500 word essay. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
In line with university policy students will be provided with feedback within 20 days of the deadline for submitting the assignment.