BA English and Politics
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
BA English and Politics |
Final Award |
Bachelor of Arts |
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Programme Code |
ENG-BA-JS |
UCAS Code |
QL32 |
JACS Code |
L200 (DESCR) 50 |
Criteria for Admissions The programme entry requirement is ABB at ‘A’ Level or equivalent, including grade A in English or grade A at ‘AS’ Level or equivalent. In the case of Politics there are no subject specific requirements. |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Joint Honours Single |
Length of Programme |
3 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
360 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Arts, English and Languages |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 6 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
English (2015) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
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Programme Specific Regulations Each level must include 60 CATS in English and 60 CATS in Politics. |
Students with protected characteristics
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The Joint Honours Programme in English and Politics is designed to provide students with an intellectual training in the disciplines of English and Politics which, while discrete subjects, are also complementary and mutually enriching.
A key premise of the programme is that understanding the present and anticipating the future requires the ability to study and interpret the past and to appreciate how the insights of political analysis (e.g. political theory, political institutions, international relations) and the tools of literary and linguistic inquiry combine to illuminate political and historical developments, including those in the contemporary world.
It offers students the opportunity to analyse how cultural and literary texts are political, and how politics can be studied through its cultural and literary representations.
Together, these subjects together equip individuals with the ability to:
• think critically, process and understand complex information;
• evaluate primary and secondary sources;
• interpret a variety of types of data and information;
• pursue independent learning;
• work well in groups and formulate arguments.
Furthermore, students benefit from a multi-disciplinary education which gives them a large skill set and opens a wide range of career options following graduation.
The curricula will be delivered in accordance with the national English and Politics and International Relations benchmarking statements: in English, these reflect the chronological, cultural, and generic diversity of English literary and language studies, drawing, where applicable, on the unique character of Northern Ireland, and taking advantage of a variety of critical and pedagogical approaches; in Politics, these standards reflect the distinctive aims and methods of an education in political science together with its characteristic subject-matter.
More generally, the Joint Programme in English and Politics aims to:
• attract students from local, national, and international contexts, through a variety of entry routes, and deliver the best possible learning and teaching experience in an environment of equality, tolerance, and mutual respect;
• provide students with the necessary intellectual, practical, and key skills to enable them to develop as independent, reflective lifelong learners and able employees;
• develop a broad context for future employment, in which graduates appreciate the continuing value of an education in these two disciplines.
The programme will thereby foster an atmosphere of intellectual inquiry in each discipline, by offering modules which encourage a stimulating interchange of ideas
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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recognise and appreciate the varying effects of different |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
respond to, and differentiate between, different ideological and theoretical positions; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
analyse and interpret material from different geographical, cultural, and temporal contexts; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
think independently, originally, and self-reflexively; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
demonstrate a capacity for critical reflection and judgment in the light of evidence and argument; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
discriminate between substantive and peripheral concerns in their understanding of literary and linguistic issues; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
identify, collate and organise relevant data and information from a variety of primary and secondary sources in support of their argument; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
understand complex tasks and an ability to present appropriate solutions in written form; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
work autonomously, manifested in self-direction, objective-setting, prioritising and time-management; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
reflect on their own learning, seeking and making use of constructive feedback; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
produce intellectually coherent academic analysis within word limits and time deadlines; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
apply requisite referencing and presentation formats in the production of written analyses; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class discussion in which analysis and interpretation of texts takes place allows the students to develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material. It allows for both tutor- and student-led opportunities for the discussion and comprehension of directed reading and secondary source information. Methods of Assessment Progress through the degree is one in which the autonomous learning undertaken by students is gradually increased, from lecture/tutorial based teaching at stages 1 and 2, to student-centred learning, through 2- or 3-hour seminars, at stage 3. |
solve problems, process and prioritise a wide variety of information and interpretations of data/information, and be confident and able to express arguments and positions in oral and written form; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students will be introduced to problem solving and information processing strategies, as well as general methodological and theoretical approaches in the study of Politics. Methods of Assessment Assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays (including students choosing their own essay and dissertation topics), exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial /seminar contributions. |
understand the general methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of Politics, as well as develop in depth and extensive knowledge of the history of the discipline, its specific concepts, issues and vocabulary; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Self-reflection and evaluation will further enhance critical thinking and sound judgement. Methods of Assessment Assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays (including students choosing their own essay and dissertation topics), exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial /seminar contributions. |
be self reflexive and practice sound judgement, and will possess the necessary skills to enhance their ability to think critically and independently; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The modules within the programme are laid out to foster the development of the above cognitive skills, and are delivered through a variety of teaching methods including formal lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as power point presentations and handouts. Methods of Assessment Assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays (including students choosing their own essay and dissertation topics), exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial /seminar contributions. |
formulate and express their own (and opposing) political views on a variety of topics. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The modules within the programme are laid out to foster the development of the above cognitive skills, and are delivered through a variety of teaching methods including formal lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as power point presentations and handouts. Methods of Assessment Assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays (including students choosing their own essay and dissertation topics), exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial /seminar contributions. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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display a broad knowledge of a range of periods in literary history, including literature before 1660, and an understanding of the social and political contexts in which texts are both written and read; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Knowledge and understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, seminars (many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as hand-outs, and key readings available online through Queen’s Online) and through the assessment and feedback process. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods ensures that these skills are evaluated in different ways. |
have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of particular periods, movements and authors according to individual progression through the degree; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Knowledge and understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, seminars (many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as hand-outs, and key readings available online through Queen’s Online) and through the assessment and feedback process. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods ensures that these skills are evaluated in different ways. |
demonstrate knowledge of English, American, Irish and postcolonial writing, and familiarity with debates surrounding the shaping of individual and cultural identity; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Knowledge and understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, seminars (many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as hand-outs, and key readings available online through Queen’s Online) and through the assessment and feedback process. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods ensures that these skills are evaluated in different ways. |
understand the rhetorical, stylistic and aesthetic strategies of the different genres of prose fiction, drama and poetry; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Knowledge and understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, seminars (many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as hand-outs, and key readings available online through Queen’s Online) and through the assessment and feedback process. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods ensures that these skills are evaluated in different ways. |
display familiarity with a range of theoretical approaches to literature and language, and with the key critical debates that form and inform the disciplines themselves; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Knowledge and understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, seminars (many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as hand-outs, and key readings available online through Queen’s Online) and through the assessment and feedback process. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods ensures that these skills are evaluated in different ways. |
exhibit an awareness of major structural levels of linguistic organisation in speech and writing; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Knowledge and understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, seminars (many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as hand-outs, and key readings available online through Queen’s Online) and through the assessment and feedback process. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods ensures that these skills are evaluated in different ways. |
demonstrate familiarity with major periods in the development of the English language and of contexts of language production and variation; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Knowledge and understanding are developed through lectures, tutorials, seminars (many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as hand-outs, and key readings available online through Queen’s Online) and through the assessment and feedback process. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods ensures that these skills are evaluated in different ways. |
develop in-depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about the nature and significance of politics as a human activity; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Politics enables students to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding of Politics from normative/theoretical, comparative, institutional/administrative, policy and historical perspectives. Methods of Assessment Assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays (including students choosing their own essay and dissertation topics), exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial /seminar contributions. |
develop in-depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about the nature and significance of politics as a human activity; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Politics enables students to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding of Politics from normative/theoretical, comparative, institutional/administrative, policy and historical perspectives. Methods of Assessment Assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays (including students choosing their own essay and dissertation topics), exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial /seminar contributions. |
develop in-depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about the nature and significance of politics as a human activity; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Politics enables students to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding of Politics from normative/theoretical, comparative, institutional/administrative, policy and historical perspectives. Methods of Assessment Assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays (including students choosing their own essay and dissertation topics), exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial /seminar contributions. |
develop in-depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about the nature and significance of politics as a human activity; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Politics enables students to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding of Politics from normative/theoretical, comparative, institutional/administrative, policy and historical perspectives. Methods of Assessment Assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays (including students choosing their own essay and dissertation topics), exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial /seminar contributions. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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read texts with a developed awareness and appreciation of their formal, structural and generic properties; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches. Methods of Assessment Assessment methods vary in accordance with the specific learning outcomes of particular modules as detailed below and as set out in the individual module descriptions – see http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/ModuleInformation/ and http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofEnglish/Education/ |
assess critical interpretations of the ways in which different cultural and historical contexts inform the reading and writing of texts; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches. Methods of Assessment Assessment methods vary in accordance with the specific learning outcomes of particular modules as detailed below and as set out in the individual module descriptions – see http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/ModuleInformation/ and http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofEnglish/Education/ |
analyse the forms, function, and development of language; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formative work – both written and oral – enables students to combine the knowledge and skills developed through lectures and tutorials, and to formulate, and receive feedback on, their own independent arguments. Methods of Assessment All assessment methods, whether the dissertation, essays or oral presentations, aural tests or examinations, require students to demonstrate the English subject skills which are detailed in the School of English criteria for marking all undergraduate work (see Marking Criteria and the School of English Assessment and Feedback Policy, under School Documents, on the Education pages of the School website). |
utilise a critical vocabulary and engage with different critical perspectives in the analysis of texts; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formative work – both written and oral – enables students to combine the knowledge and skills developed through lectures and tutorials, and to formulate, and receive feedback on, their own independent arguments. Methods of Assessment All assessment methods, whether the dissertation, essays or oral presentations, aural tests or examinations, require students to demonstrate the English subject skills which are detailed in the School of English criteria for marking all undergraduate work (see Marking Criteria and the School of English Assessment and Feedback Policy, under School Documents, on the Education pages of the School website). |
be aware of key debates concerning the development of the discipline of literary criticism; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formative work – both written and oral – enables students to combine the knowledge and skills developed through lectures and tutorials, and to formulate, and receive feedback on, their own independent arguments. Methods of Assessment All assessment methods, whether the dissertation, essays or oral presentations, aural tests or examinations, require students to demonstrate the English subject skills which are detailed in the School of English criteria for marking all undergraduate work (see Marking Criteria and the School of English Assessment and Feedback Policy, under School Documents, on the Education pages of the School website). |
write coherent, structured and relevant essays in answer to specific questions on literature and language; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formative work – both written and oral – enables students to combine the knowledge and skills developed through lectures and tutorials, and to formulate, and receive feedback on, their own independent arguments. Methods of Assessment All assessment methods, whether the dissertation, essays or oral presentations, aural tests or examinations, require students to demonstrate the English subject skills which are detailed in the School of English criteria for marking all undergraduate work (see Marking Criteria and the School of English Assessment and Feedback Policy, under School Documents, on the Education pages of the School website). |
select and utilise primary quotation and secondary critical material in the formulation of an argument; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formative work – both written and oral – enables students to combine the knowledge and skills developed through lectures and tutorials, and to formulate, and receive feedback on, their own independent arguments. Methods of Assessment All assessment methods, whether the dissertation, essays or oral presentations, aural tests or examinations, require students to demonstrate the English subject skills which are detailed in the School of English criteria for marking all undergraduate work (see Marking Criteria and the School of English Assessment and Feedback Policy, under School Documents, on the Education pages of the School website). |
display familiarity with bibliographic convention and should be able to research, reference and present written work according to the requirements of the subject area. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Formative work – both written and oral – enables students to combine the knowledge and skills developed through lectures and tutorials, and to formulate, and receive feedback on, their own independent arguments. Methods of Assessment All assessment methods, whether the dissertation, essays or oral presentations, aural tests or examinations, require students to demonstrate the English subject skills which are detailed in the School of English criteria for marking all undergraduate work (see Marking Criteria and the School of English Assessment and Feedback Policy, under School Documents, on the Education pages of the School website). |
develop in-depth and extensive knowledge from across four key areas of the study of Politics: Political Theory; Irish Politics; International Relations and Comparative Politics; and European Governance; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Politics programme encourages learners to develop specific knowledge and understanding about politics. The teaching methods used to embed this knowledge and understanding include formal lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as power point presentations and handouts, small group teaching, student-led discussions and role play. Methods of Assessment The methods used to assess this knowledge include a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial/seminar contributions. |
students will be introduced to the basic methodological issues of Politics, which will enable them to complete a significant piece of independent research through a dissertation or placement; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Politics programme encourages learners to develop specific knowledge and understanding about politics. The teaching methods used to embed this knowledge and understanding include formal lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as power point presentations and handouts, small group teaching, student-led discussions and role play. Methods of Assessment The methods used to assess this knowledge include a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial/seminar contributions. |
engage with subject specific skills such as: developing knowledge and understanding (e.g. about differing political institutions); generic intellectual skills (e.g. constructing a reasoned argument); and transferable skills (e.g. collaborative work, time management, prioritising information/data; awareness of different perspectives on the same topic/issue). |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Politics programme encourages learners to develop specific knowledge and understanding about politics. The teaching methods used to embed this knowledge and understanding include formal lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as power point presentations and handouts, small group teaching, student-led discussions and role play. Methods of Assessment The methods used to assess this knowledge include a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations, group work and tutorial/seminar contributions. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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manage time efficiently and effectively; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class presentations and student interaction hone communication and rhetorical skills. Student centred learning situations encourage and test the ability to present and summarise knowledge to their peers in a coherent, structured form, and inter-personal skills are developed in seminars and tutorials. Methods of Assessment Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay writing on stylistic, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to source and collate information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources. IT courses are available through the university and can be used to develop computing skills as required. All students are required to word-process essays, thus testing their acquisition of IT skills. |
demonstrate basic word-processing and IT skills; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class presentations and student interaction hone communication and rhetorical skills. Student centred learning situations encourage and test the ability to present and summarise knowledge to their peers in a coherent, structured form, and inter-personal skills are developed in seminars and tutorials. Methods of Assessment Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay writing on stylistic, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to source and collate information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources. IT courses are available through the university and can be used to develop computing skills as required. All students are required to word-process essays, thus testing their acquisition of IT skills. |
collate and process information from a variety of sources; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class presentations and student interaction hone communication and rhetorical skills. Student centred learning situations encourage and test the ability to present and summarise knowledge to their peers in a coherent, structured form, and inter-personal skills are developed in seminars and tutorials. Methods of Assessment Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay writing on stylistic, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to source and collate information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources. IT courses are available through the university and can be used to develop computing skills as required. All students are required to word-process essays, thus testing their acquisition of IT skills. |
use libraries and online resources; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class presentations and student interaction hone communication and rhetorical skills. Student centred learning situations encourage and test the ability to present and summarise knowledge to their peers in a coherent, structured form, and inter-personal skills are developed in seminars and tutorials. Methods of Assessment Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay writing on stylistic, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to source and collate information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources. IT courses are available through the university and can be used to develop computing skills as required. All students are required to word-process essays, thus testing their acquisition of IT skills. |
respond positively and productively to feedback on work; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class presentations and student interaction hone communication and rhetorical skills. Student centred learning situations encourage and test the ability to present and summarise knowledge to their peers in a coherent, structured form, and inter-personal skills are developed in seminars and tutorials. Methods of Assessment Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay writing on stylistic, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to source and collate information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources. IT courses are available through the university and can be used to develop computing skills as required. All students are required to word-process essays, thus testing their acquisition of IT skills. |
think both creatively and maturely in diverse intellectual situations; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class presentations and student interaction hone communication and rhetorical skills. Student centred learning situations encourage and test the ability to present and summarise knowledge to their peers in a coherent, structured form, and inter-personal skills are developed in seminars and tutorials. Methods of Assessment Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay writing on stylistic, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to source and collate information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources. IT courses are available through the university and can be used to develop computing skills as required. All students are required to word-process essays, thus testing their acquisition of IT skills. |
display interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively in a group context; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Individual and group presentations; developing skills at stage 1 through a dedicated skills module. Methods of Assessment Individual and group presentations; learning portfolio and coursework projects in a stage 1 skills module. |
demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Individual and group presentations; developing skills at stage 1 through a dedicated skills module. Methods of Assessment Individual and group presentations; learning portfolio and coursework projects in a stage 1 skills module. |
acquire and develop generic critical thinking, analytical, reasoning, literacy and communication skills which will be beneficial in terms of employment or further study; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Politics programme enables learners to develop a broad portfolio of skills which will enhance their employability and/or provide them with a sound basis for progression to further research at postgraduate level (either MA or doctoral work) or elsewhere. The learner will develop skills in the following areas: Methods of Assessment Transferable skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios and tutorial/seminar contributions. |
solve problems, process and prioritise a wide variety of information, and express arguments and positions in oral and written form; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Politics programme enables learners to develop a broad portfolio of skills which will enhance their employability and/or provide them with a sound basis for progression to further research at postgraduate level (either MA or doctoral work) or elsewhere. The learner will develop skills in the following areas: Methods of Assessment Transferable skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios and tutorial/seminar contributions. |
be self-reflexive and practice sound judgement, and will possess the necessary skills to enhance their ability to think critically, work in collaboration, demonstrate initiative, and use communication and information technology where appropriate. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Politics programme enables learners to develop a broad portfolio of skills which will enhance their employability and/or provide them with a sound basis for progression to further research at postgraduate level (either MA or doctoral work) or elsewhere. The learner will develop skills in the following areas: Methods of Assessment Transferable skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios and tutorial/seminar contributions. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
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Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
English in Transition | ENG1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
English in Context | ENG1002 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Introduction to English Language | ENL1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Perspectives on Politics | PAI1007 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Comparative Politics | PAI1009 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Contemporary Europe | PAI1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
World Politics | PAI1006 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Issues in Contemporary Politics | PAI1003 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Mapping the Anglo-Saxon World | ENG2003 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Foundations for Speech Analysis: The Phonetics of English | ENL2001 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 30% | 20% | ||
Introduction to American Writing | ENG2072 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Language and Power | ENL2002 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 80% | 0% | 20% | ||
History of English: Studying Language Change | ENL2004 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Late Medieval Literature | ENG2040 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Eighteenth-Century and Romantic Literature | ENG2062 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Politics and Policy of the European Union | PAI2001 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Modern Political Thought | PAI2005 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
The Politics of Deeply Divided Societies | PAI2011 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Introduction to Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama | ENG2050 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Literature and Society, 1850-1930 | ENG2070 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Irish Literature | ENG2081 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Irish Politics | PAI2013 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 35% | 10% | 55% | ||
International Relations | PAI2017 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Studying Politics | PAI2043 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
American Politics | PAI2018 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Security and Terrorism | PAI2055 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
International Organisations | PAI2056 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
British Politics in crisis? | PAI2002 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
An Introduction to Critical and Cultural Theory | ENG2000 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Shakespeare on Screen | ENG3087 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Speech Worlds: Phonology in Acquisition and Disorder | ENL3003 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
The Politics of Irish Literature | PAI3005 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Contemporary Political Philosophy | PAI3025 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Internship | PAI3097 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | |
Women and Politics | PAI3008 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Middle Eastern Politics | PAI3011 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Scotland and N Ireland: Points of Political Comparison | PAI3014 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 45% | 0% | 55% | ||
Dissertation (Politics and International Studies) | PAI3099 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Televising the Victorians | ENG3069 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
The Politics of Sustainable Development | PAI3026 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
European Cultural Identities | PAI3027 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | ||
Literature and Science in the Nineteenth Century: Evolution, Degeneration, and the Mind | ENG3097 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Double Dissertation English Literature | ENG3000 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Contemporary US Crime Fiction: the Police, the State, the Globe | ENH3008 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
War and Visual Culture | PAI3044 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Comic Fiction, Fielding to Austen (1740-1820) | ENH3013 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Marvels, Monsters and Miracles in Anglo-Saxon England | ENG3011 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Special Topic in Irish Writing Literary Responses to the Peace Process in Northern Ireland | ENH3020 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Renaissance Performance, Gender, Space | ENG3181 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Ethics, Power and International Politics | PAI3057 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Political Parties and Elections in Northern Ireland | PAI3058 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
National and Ethnic Minorities in European Politics | PAI3059 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Contemporary Irish and Scottish Fiction Devolutionary Identities | ENG3060 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Broadcasting and Identity | ENL3002 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Northern Ireland: A Case Study | PAI3064 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Picturing America: Shaping the States in Word and Image | ENG3061 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Challenges to contemporary party politics | PAI3067 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Politics, Public Administration and Policy-Making | PAI3068 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
The Structure of English | ENL3110 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Digital textualities and the History of the Book | ENG3178 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
US Foreign Policy | PAI3038 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Arms Control | PAI3039 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Representing the Working Class | ENG3064 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Security and Technology | PAI3073 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Writing New York, 1880-1940 | ENG3183 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Contemporary Literature: Poetry and Precariousness in the Twenty-First Century | ENG3184 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Irish Gothic | ENG3330 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Stevens & Bishop | ENG3333 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Global Resource Politics | PAI3012 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
The Placement | PAI3089 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Writing Africa: The Colonial Past to Colonial Present | ENG3185 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Knowledge, Power and Imagination: Writing the East, 1662-1835 | ENG3186 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Stylistics: Analysing Style in Language | ENL3011 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% | ||
Discourses of Crime | ENL3111 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 70% | 30% | 0% |
Notes
Level 1 In English students take 3 core modules worth 60 CAT points, in Politics students take PAI1007, PAI1009 and one of either PAI1001 or PAI1003 or PAI1006.
Level 2 In English Students take 3 optional modules. In Politics students take 2 core politics modules plus one optional module.