GV112-4-SP-CO:
Comparative Political Analysis

The details
2016/17
Government
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
15
05 April 2013

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

BA L250 International Relations (Including Foundation Year),
BA L258 International Relations,
BA L259 International Relations (Including Year Abroad),
BA L260 International Relations (Including Placement Year)

Module description

This module provides an introduction into the basic strategies of comparative empirical analysis in political science. You will learn how political scientists tackle questions such as: 'are countries with high levels of trade less likely to go to war?' and 'do election observers actually reduce election fraud?'

Module aims

No information available.

Module learning outcomes

No information available.

Module information

If you haven't taken GV110 please contact the Module Supervisor before enrolling on GV112.

Learning and teaching methods

1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour class per week

Bibliography

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Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Final Assignment    50% 
Practical   Presentation    20% 
Written Exam  In-Lecture Test    30% 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
0% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Federica Genovese plus Teaching Assistants
Module Supervisor: Dr Genovese, fgenov@essex.ac.uk Module Administrator: Sallyann West, govquery@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
Yes
No
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External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 80 hours, 79 (98.8%) hours available to students:
1 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).

 

Further information
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