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At the end of this course, you will have enhanced theoretical and empirical knowledge about how to measure, assess, quantify, discuss, and critically evaluate the politics and economics of global wealth and income inequality. You will also have an understanding of the contemporary economic challenges facing policymakers and academics in the post-crisis period.
Indicative Module Content:This is provided in the detailed syllabus on Brightspace.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 200 |
Total | 224 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: An MCQ style quiz on key concepts | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
Assignment: An end-of-term essay/paper. | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | Yes | 60 |
Continuous Assessment: A mid-term assignment that may vary. |
Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 30 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Written feedback on assignments with the option for further feedback in office hours
Name | Role |
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Mr Daniel Stairs | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |