Undergraduate Course: Social and Political Science in Practice (SSPS10026)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Social and Political Science in Practice provides the framework for Honours students (typically in their 4th Year) to undertake faculty-student collaboration on research, teaching or public education and engagement |
| Course description |
Social and Political Science in Practice provides the framework for Honours students (typically in their 4th Year) to undertake faculty-student collaboration on research, teaching or public education and engagement. In the first years of development it will focus on group rather than individual projects. It may also be used for student-directed research and practical projects; and, exceptionally, for work-based placements and service learning. Project ideas may be initiated by staff or students but must be agreed by the course convenor. A key part of the process is the negotiation of the Learning Contract. Learning and teaching activities will vary according to the specifics of the agreed project and the Learning Contract but will typically include intensive group work as well as independent learning. Whilst projects will differ from year to year, an emphasis will be placed upon putting knowledge, theory, critical thinking and creativity to work on social and political issues. This may include identifying concrete actions for raising awareness and affecting social change.
In 2015/16 the course will be piloted to provide opportunities for 4th year students to co-produce interactive learning and teaching resources as part of a faculty- student team designing and developing a new Ordinary level course - Introduction to Gender. SPS is leading the project in collaboration with a University-wide Gender Reference Group in 2015-16 ( for delivery in 2016-17). The course guidance will be revised in light of feedback from students and academic staff.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 12 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 30,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
166 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
60% portfolio assessment of project outcomes (determined by Learning Contract)
15% group and individual presentations
25% project reflective journal
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| Feedback |
Inception report and group presentations (about 20 per cent into the project timetable) |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Negotiate and prepare an appropriate and agreed learning contract, demonstrate efficiency, collaborative team-working (when appropriate) and autonomy in the management of the required project and delivery of agreed outcomes.
- Apply knowledge and critical thinking to new context (the project) and demonstrate ability to identify, define and analyse problems and identify or create processes to solve them
- Communicate project findings and outcomes in a professional and creative manner to relevant audiences
- Demonstrate reflexivity as independent learner
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Research and Enquiry: be able to identify, define and analyse problems and identify or create processes to solve them; be able to exercise critical judgement in creating new understanding
Personal and Intellectual Autonomy: to be independent learners who take responsibility for their own learning, and are committed to continuous reflection, self-evaluation and self-improvement; and to be able to use collaboration and debate effectively to test, modify and strengthen their own views
Communication: make effective use of oral, written and visual means to critique, negotiate, create and communicate understanding; use communication as a tool for collaborating with others; seek an value open feedback
Personal Effectiveness: be able to flexibly transfer knowledge, learning, skills and abilities from one context to another and to concrete projects; understand social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities and issues
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| Special Arrangements |
In 2015/16, as this course will be running as a pilot, a strict quota of 12 students will be selected. Selection will be based on academic performance, relevant specialist knowledge, and an interview with the Head of School or delegate. |
| Keywords | Student-researchers,student-practitioners,faculty-student collaboration |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Meryl Kenny
Tel: (0131 6)51 1480
Email: m.kenny@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Daniel Jackson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3932
Email: Daniel.Jackson@ed.ac.uk |
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