CORINTHIAM Beit Daniel ECTS Workshop

1. CORINTHIAMBeit Daniel ECTS Workshop 19-20 December 2010

2. School of Politics and International Relations

3. BA in Politics and International Relations (Bi-diplôme) Established in 2002 Bi-lingual and bi-national programme offered in partnership with the Insituted’EtudesPolitiques (IEP) de Lille first and fourth years are spent in Lille France second and third in Canterbury England BA (Kent) awarded on completion of four years study. Diplômeof the IEP on completion of a fifth year of study either at the IEP or at Kent.

4. PO621:Political Research and Analysis 15 credits, Autumn and Spring terms • PO555: International Organisation: The UN System 7.5 credits, Autumn term • Recommended modules A
Either 
EC500 Microeconomics, 15 credits, Autumn and Spring terms
Or
15 credits of Philosophy
Or
15 credits of Law • Recommended modules B
15 credits of either German, Italian or Spanish at the appropriate level.

5. Political Research and Analysis(first year module) Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module students will: • be able to understand the basic logic of the empirical research process; • be familiar with key methodological and statistical concepts relevant to quantitative data analysis; • have improved their ability to critically evaluate arguments supported by quantitative work; • be able to select and evaluate statistical tests appropriate to explore substantive research questions in the fields of politics and international relations; • have developed a basic ability to enter code, transform and examine data sets with SPSS for Windows.

6. Module Descriptor • 1 The title of the module Political Research and Analysis • 2The School which will be responsible for management of the module • 3The Start Date of the Module • 4The number of students expected to take the module • 5Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal • 6The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) • 7The number of credits which the module represents • 8 Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) • 9Prerequisite and co-requisite modules • 10The programmes of study to which the module contributes • 11The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes

7. Specific Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module students will • understand the importance of quantitative research methods for the cumulative growth of knowledge in the political and social sciences; • be able to understand the basic logic of the empirical research process, • be familiar with key methodological and statistical concepts relevant to quantitative data analysis, • have improved their ability to critically evaluate arguments supported by quantitative work, • be able to select and evaluate statistical tests appropriate to explore substantive research questions in the fields of politics and international relations, • have developed a basic ability to enter, code, manipulate, and examine data sets with SPSS for Windows, • formulate and test simple hypotheses using bivariate and multivariate designs.

8. Generic Learning Outcomes • 12 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programmelearning outcomes In addition to the specific outcomes under point 11, the module will also enable students to progress towards achievement of the generic learning outcomes of the school’s undergraduate programmeslisted below. Students who successfully complete their undergraduate programmein the School will be able to: • GLO1: engage critically with political phenomena, including the vocabulary, concepts, theories and methods of political debate • GLO2: examine and evaluate different interpretations of political issues, events and solutions to problems • GLO3: describe, evaluate and apply different approaches involved in collecting, analysingand presenting political information • GLO4: develop reasoned arguments, synthesise relevant information and exercise critical judgement • GLO5: reflect on and manage their own learning and seek to make use of constructive feed back from peers and staff to enhance their performance and personal skills • GLO6: use information and communication technology for bibliographical searches, data acquisition, data analysis and presentation • GLO7: work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation and time-management

9. 13 A synopsis of the curriculum - The module is built around 12 lectures and 12 one-hour seminars. - The main topics to be introduced • 14 Indicative Reading List • 15 Learning and Teaching Methods including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes (Independent studySeminarsPC Laboratory Sessions Lectures) • 16 Assessment methods how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes • 17 Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space • 18 A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any nonjustifiable disadvantage to students with disabilities

10. Modern Classics of Comparative Politics (third year module) Learning Outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be familiar with the/ able to: • comparative method in its most important variants, the rationale of comparative political analysis, different methods of comparison and different designs in comparative politics; • apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study of politics to the analysis of political ideas, institutions and practices; • link theoretical arguments, empirical evidence and political events; • critically analyse texts and other sources.

11. Modern Classics of Comparative Politics (third year module) • 10. Prerequisite and co-requisite modules • Successful completion of PO621 or equivalent is a prerequisite • 11. The programmes of study to which the module contributes • The module is compulsory for students reading for the BA in Politics, in Politics and International • Relations (with and without a language/year abroad) and all joint-honours degrees involving Politics • and International Relations. It constitutes an option for all other undergraduate programmes • offered by the School of Politics and International Relations.

12. subject specific learning outcomes 12. The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be familiar with the: • SLO1: comparative method in its most important variants, the rationale of comparative political analysis, different methods of comparison and different designs in comparative politics; • SLO2: different approaches to the study of comparative politics based on in-depth study of a small number of classical texts; • SLO3: applicability of lessons from comparative politics (e.g., case selection and different comparative designs) to political research (e.g., in dissertations); These specific learning outcomes contribute to achieving the general aims of our undergraduate programmes, which aim to: • ensure that students acquire knowledge and understanding of theories and analysis in the disciplines of politics and international relations • develop students’ capacities to think critically about political events, ideas and institutions • assist students to develop cognitive and transferable skills relevant to their vocational and personal development (especially the critical analysis of complex literature and research designs)

13. generic learning outcomes 13. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programmelearning outcomes Successful students will be able to: • GLO1: apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study of politics to the analysis of political ideas, institutions and practices; • GLO2: evaluate different interpretations of political issues and events; • GLO3: describe, evaluate and apply different approaches to collecting, analysing and presenting political information; • GLO4: link theoretical arguments, empirical evidence and political events; • GLO5: critically analyse texts and other sources; • GLO6: Work with others (work co-operatively on group tasks, understand how groups function,reviewand manage the effectiveness of a group, resolve conflict) These generic learning outcomes contribute to the intellectual skills in Section 12.B of the programmespecifications for undergraduate programmes in the School of Politics and International Relations and point 3.2 (1)of the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Politics and International Relations.

14. 13 A synopsis of the curriculum - The module is built around 12 lectures and 12 one-hour seminars. - The main topics to be introduced • 14 Indicative Reading List • 15 Learning and Teaching Methods including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes (Independent studySeminarsPC Laboratory Sessions Lectures) • 16 Assessment methods how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes • 17 Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space • 18 A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any nonjustifiable disadvantage to students with disabilities