Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| ES100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To allow study fellows the opportunity to develop a more in depth understanding of a key issue in international public policy analysis of their own choice. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit students will have identified and examined in considerable depth a specialist an issue in international public policy analysis of their own choosing. They should have a deeper, more coherent, and more analytical of the selected topic. Skills: Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (e.g. essays) (Taught/Facilitated) Ability to select, analyse and present numerical data (T/F/Assessed) Ability to select, summarise and synthesis written information from multiple sources (T/F/A) Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models (T/F/A) Ability to synthesise multidisciplinary perspectives on the same problem (T/F/A) Ability to formulate a research question, then develop and present an original & coherent answer (T/F/A) Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines (T/F/A) Ability to work independently, without close supervision of guidance (T/F/A). Content: This unit is intended primarily for those with strong research career interests, or a clear vocational specialism who can thereby justify focusing on a particular issue, and who have demonstrated a capacity for self-guided work. The extended essay should be on a topic that is quite distinct from their intended dissertation topic or regional specialisation essay. This unit may be linked to a placement or internship within a particular development organisation. |
| Programme availability: |
SP50253 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Social & Policy Sciences
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