Undergraduate Course: Scotland: Society and Politics (SSPS08005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
School (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course allows students to focus on the society and polity around them. It includes an opportunity to conduct a modest research project with the support of a tutor. It draws on the wealth of scholars researching aspects of Scottish society and politics within the School of Social and Political Science and some guest speakers. There are two lectures a week (a total of 20 lectures) and weekly group tutorials from week 2 to week 11. The first six tutorials guide the student through his or her research project and attendance is very important. The remaining tutorials focus on exam revision. Assessment is divided between an exam and a research project report on an aspect of Scottish society or politics. A class prize, the Charles Jedrej prize, will be awarded for the best overall performance |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
No |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
No formal pre-requisites but it is hoped that students will have a first year level grounding in at least one social science subject. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: Central. Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 1 |
| Additional information |
1 hour(s) per week for 9 week(s). Students attending this course are also expected to attend five seminars in the Scotland: Society and Politics seminar series which will be open to a wider audience. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Scotland: Society and Politics | 2:00 | 20 sides | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 20 Sides | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 20 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Through taking this course students will gain:
A critically informed overview of contemporary Scottish society, politics, and social policy, locating Scotland historically and within a global context.
An ability to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in social science disciplines to the society and polity around them.
Critical understanding of and engagement with selected social, cultural and political issues in contemporary Scotland.
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Assessment Information
One exam worth 50% of the total mark
One research report worth 50% of the total mark You MUST pass the exam to pass the course.
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
This course provides a multi-disciplinary perspective on Scotland: Politics and Society focusing on the following six core themes: Inequalities and Opportunities in Scotland, Representations of Scotland, Governance and Party Politics in Scotland, Policy in Devolved Scotland, Nationalism & Identity in Scotland, Scotland and its $łOthers&©. This involves contributions from each of the teaching disciplines of the School of Social and Political Science (in alphabetical order Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Politics and International Relations) with contributions from History and the Centre for Law in Society. |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Scotland, Scottish Society, Scottish Politics, Contemporary Issue, Social Policy |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Lynn Jamieson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4002
Email: L.Jamieson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs June Connor
Tel: (0131 6)50-4001
Email: june.e.connor@ed.ac.uk |
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