Pol of Governance: USA (L2041)
Politics of Governance: USA
Module L2041
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module examines four approaches to understanding contemporary US politics that emphasise the role of institutions, ideas, individuals and interests. These approaches are applied to the three main institutions of the Presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court and to the nature of political parties and voting in the US.
Module learning outcomes
Analyse the structure and operation of an aspect of US politics
Locate and evaluate academic literature related to a particular topic in US politics
Identify and research a key issue or question relating to US politics
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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