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 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | School (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
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 the wider university. 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. The bulk of the assessment is divided between an exam and a research project report on an aspect of Scottish society or politics. 10% is allocated to tutorial participation. A class prize, the Charles Jedrej prize, will be awarded for the best overall performance |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | No |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | "Visting students are normally expected to take this course at an honours credit level rather than as a second year level credit. Visiting Students are encouraged to register for course code SSPS10013. Note that while there are no formal prerequisites for Visiting Students, it is hoped that all 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: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Revision Session Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
163 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
45 %,
Coursework
45 %,
Practical Exam
10 %
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| No Exam Information |
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 45% of the total mark
One research report worth 45% of the total mark
10% of the mark is awarded on the basis of your tutorial particpation
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 'Others'. 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 | Mr Alan Convery
Tel: (0131 6)50 8255
Email: aconvery@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Edwin Cruden
Tel: (0131 6)51 5197
Email: Edwin.Cruden@ed.ac.uk |
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