POLSC103-20A (TGA)

Let's Get Political

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Political Science and Public Policy

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Justin Phillips

Justin Phillips
3586
TCBD.4.03
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justin.phillips@waikato.ac.nz

Olli Hellmann

Olli Hellmann
3588
TCBD.4.03I
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olli.hellmann@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: frances.douch@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Politics affects every aspect of our lives. This paper is an introduction to understanding political issues, helping you make your voice heard in debates about our future as a society.
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Paper Structure

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This course is taught via two one-hour lectures per week and a one-hour weekly tutorial. Lectures provide a structured learning environment, designed to equip you with basic concepts, theories, and empirical knowledge. Tutorials are more interactive, allowing you to share and develop your own ideas.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • understand basic concepts and definitions applied in political science.
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  • identify and contrast different theoretical approaches to political analysis.
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  • apply analytical frameworks to the empirical study of political issues.
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  • develop arguments regarding the causes of political outcomes.
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Assessment

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The paper will be assessed through three written pieces of work: a self-reflection and two essays. In addition, students are also assessed on a group presentation and their participation in tutorials.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Self-reflection
27 Mar 2020
5:00 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Essay 1
28 Apr 2020
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Group presentation
20
  • Presentation: In Class
4. Essay 2
12 Jun 2020
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Preparation for / participation in tutorials
5
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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A list of required readings will be available on Moodle at the start of the semester.
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Online Support

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This course uses Moodle and presumes that all enrolled students will check it regularly for course information.

Additional information and any changes to the timetable or lecture and tutorial programme will be advised by email, announced in lectures, and posted on the course Moodle site.

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Workload

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Students should spend approximately 150 hours on this course over the semester. This equates to 12.5 hours per week and includes working on and preparing for all assessment items.
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