- Course Code
- PI 1013
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr M Bain
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Overview
The course covers a broad range of historical events ranging from the middle of the nineteenth century to the present. It introduces students to the development of International Relations as a discipline, but also to key concepts and analytical skills required to study the subject at a higher level.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures and associated tutorial teaching.
Assessment
1st Attempt: This course is assessed by one online quiz (5%), one bibliography test (10%), one 1500 word essay (25%) and 1 two hour written examination (60%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
One tutorial presentation and a quiz in the revision class. This may use the Personal Response System (PRS).
Feedback
Written feedback will be provided for the bibliography test and essay. This will normally be provided within three weeks of the submission date.
Oral feedback on the presentations will be provided.
For the PRS quiz the correct answers will be provided in the class.