retrieve, sift and select information from a variety of sources

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Students will acquire cognitive skills on all their taught modules through preparatory work and engagement in seminar debate and discussion.

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comprehend and be able to deploy qualitative and quantitative research design

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Engaged particularly in the Research methods module (HAP7001) and integrated in other modules. This is developed further in the design and implementation of an independent research project (dissertation).

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Demonstrate an appropriate familiarity with the range of key thinkers in the field of Geopolitics

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All core modules would expose students to an extensive study of the leading thinkers in Geopolitics and students would be asked to demonstrate their understanding of this scholarship in their independent research.

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Demonstrate an awareness of different methodological approaches, and a conceptual grasp of current research and advances of scholarship in the study of Geopolitics

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Students will be taught a wide range of research methods in the field and would need to identify, critically evaluate and apply a range of methodologies

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Demonstrate an appropriate awareness of theoretical debates, and an appreciation of analytical frameworks and historical evolution of the area

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In their taught modules particular emphasis would be given to the study of theory. Students would then be required to reflect on their own theoretical approaches in their independent study.

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Demonstrate comprehensive and systematic knowledge and understanding of the key issues in the study of Geopolitics

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Students would be exposed to these issues through their study of the scholarship in this field. Their selection and development of an independent research would allow them to demonstrate and be assessed on their understanding of such issues.

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Show evidence of understanding of the range of methodological approaches available to engage geopolitical issues; and be able to select appropriate techniques relative to overall research design.

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Students will acquire subject-specific skills (e.g. critical reasoning, identifying and solving problems) through participation in group seminars where they will engage in debate, discussion and listening, and in their assessments.
The modules will tap their ability to engage with key debates in the philosophy of social science and humanities, their ability to elaborate and critique a variety of social science and humanities research designs, their ability to communicate effectively the merits and demerits of qualitative and quantitative research and also to demonstrate an application of their knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research to real world geopolitical issues and problems.

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Locate political problems in particular spatial contexts and critically reflect on their production and possibilities for intervention.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students will acquire subject-specific skills (e.g. critical reasoning, identifying and solving problems) through participation in group seminars where they will engage in debate, discussion and listening, and in their assessments.
The modules will tap their ability to engage with key debates in the philosophy of social science and humanities, their ability to elaborate and critique a variety of social science and humanities research designs, their ability to communicate effectively the merits and demerits of qualitative and quantitative research and also to demonstrate an application of their knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research to real world geopolitical issues and problems.

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To apply conceptually informed forms of analysis to contemporary geopolitical problems and identify their practical political implications.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students will acquire subject-specific skills (e.g. critical reasoning, identifying and solving problems) through participation in group seminars where they will engage in debate, discussion and listening, and in their assessments.
The modules will tap their ability to engage with key debates in the philosophy of social science and humanities, their ability to elaborate and critique a variety of social science and humanities research designs, their ability to communicate effectively the merits and demerits of qualitative and quantitative research and also to demonstrate an application of their knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research to real world geopolitical issues and problems.

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Constructively and critically engage the work of others

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Class discussions and debates and their independent preparation and coursework will develop skills in constructively and critically engaging the work of others, as well as self-reflection on their own work.

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Find, analyse, synthesis and evaluate information from a range of different sources.

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Through independent study and class preparations, peer engagement in class, dissertation supervision etc.

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Work independently and in groups

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Their independent study (e.g. writing a dissertation; module coursework) will require working to deadlines, effective written communication, locating, sifting and prioritizing information, and time management. Seminars will include collaborative working and discussion.

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Problem Solving

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Their experience in applying qualitative and quantitative approaches to real world political puzzles will be of invaluable use for them - either in further research or in their careers - when they conduct research into any social phenomenon.

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Communication Skills

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Students will be able to structure and communicate their ideas effectively both in oral and written form; through participation in all class activities and completion of the coursework.

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