Course Level, Critical thinking, exam, Intermediate, On-line activity, Online activity, Workshop
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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 |
