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 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
School (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| 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 and hear high profile speakers as well as attend conventional lectures. It draws on the wealth of scholars researching aspects of Scottish society and politics within the School of Social and Political Science. There are two lectures a week (a total of 20 lectures) and weekly group tutorials from week 2 to week 11, with the exception of one 'reading' week (week 6 in 2009/10). 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 |
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. |
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
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
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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