Explanatory Concepts in Pol Science (M1038)
Explanatory Concepts in Political Science
Module M1038
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module allows students to gain a firm understanding of some of the basic theories of the state including majoritarian and consensus democracy, pluralism, elite theory, Marxism and public choice theory. The module applies the theories to British politics in order to gain a better understanding of particular political interests for example: the Constitutions, political parties, voting, interest groups and globalisation. The module develops a dialogue which confronts established theories with the changing reality of British politics
Module learning outcomes
Identify the key explanatory concepts in Political Science
Explain a range of explanatory concepts in Political Science
Use explanatory concepts in Political Science to analyse aspects of the British political system
Construct a written argument supported with evidence
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | XVAC Week 1 | 70.00% |
| Presentation | T1 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 30.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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