Teaching and assessment for Politics with Spanish MA (Hons)

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

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Teaching

There are different teaching methods depending on which modules you choose. Most will include:

lectures
tutorials
seminars
workshops
online resources

Some modules will include specialised teaching such as trips, a simulation element (European Union politics), or working directly with a human rights advocacy organisation on their campaigning work as part of the curriculum.

You can find out more from individual module descriptions.

The Spanish modules in Levels 1 and 2 have four hours of tutorials each week. In Levels 3 and 4 this changes to two hours of language tutorial each week, plus 10 hours of lectures/seminars on Spanish film, culture and society across the year.

In addition to language classes, you must attend regular film screenings or make appropriate alternative arrangements for viewing the films studied on the course.

Assessment

Different modules use different assessment methods. For example:

formal exams (where you answer essay-type questions from a previously unseen paper)
'seen' exams (where you know the questions in advance, but still must answer them in timed exam conditions)
prepared essays on a specific topic
marked work from seminars
online quizzes

Generally, modules will involve a mixture of assessment techniques in order to achieve an all-round picture of your abilities and to give you a chance to shine in the type of test that suits you best.

Assessments for the Spanish modules can consist of:

oral presentations and examinations
written assessments and examinations
grammar tests
listening tests
projects

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: PO11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module is the introduction to studying politics taken in the first semester of first year. In it, we consider the key themes and concepts in politics in the context of contemporary Britain.

Politics and Public Policy full module details

Module code: PO12004 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Examine two interrelated sets of challenges to the global order: the contemporary ideational debates taking place throughout the world and the main material problems that stand in the way of ensuring a sustainable standard of living for the world population.

Global Challenges full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: PS11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will develop basic linguistic knowledge. You will learn cultural awareness and transferable communication skills. These will be of use to you in your personal and professional life.

You will work within the level of A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Applied Spanish 1A (Intensive) full module details

Module code: PS11003 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will develop linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional life. You will work within the level of A2-B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in all skills areas.

Applied Spanish 1A full module details

Module code: PS12002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Develop basic linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional life. You will work within the level of A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in all skills areas and selected skill areas of A2

Applied Spanish 1B (Intensive) full module details

Module code: PS12004 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

You will develop linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional lives. You will work within the level of B1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in all skill areas.

Applied Spanish 1B full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: PO21001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module introduce you to the key theories and contemporary issues that animate the field of IR.

The first section focuses on the processes and dynamics of cooperation and conflict at the international level.

The second section concentrates on issues of compliance with international rules and competition among actors.

International Relations full module details

Module code: PO22002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module is designed to introduce students to the methodology and practice of comparative politics.

It achieves this by systematically examining key thematic and methodological issues in the comparative study of contemporary political systems.

Comparative Politics full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: AG20001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

For undergraduate students seeking to gain a better understanding of career planning process.

Ideal for anyone who wants to get started with choosing a career path or make plans towards their future. Suitable for students who need the flexibility of online learning.

Career Planning Module Online full module details

Module code: AG22037 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module will provide work experience alongside university study to further enhance employability and help you plan for your future.

It will suit students who can bring a professional attitude to their internship and are keen to take practical steps towards developing transferable skills for their future.

Internship full module details

Module code: PS21001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Develop linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional life. You will work within level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in all skill areas and selected skill areas of B1.

Applied Spanish 2A (Intensive) full module details

Module code: PS21003 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Develop extensive linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable cognitive and communication skills which will be of use in your personal and professional lives. You will work within levels B1 (all skill areas) and most skill and topic areas of B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Applied Spanish 2A full module details

Module code: PS22002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Develop linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness and transferable cognitive and communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional lives. You will work within level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in all skill areas and selected skill areas of B2.

Applied Spanish 2B (Intensive) full module details

Module code: PS22004 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Develop extensive linguistic knowledge, cultural awareness, and transferable cognitive and communication skills which will be of use to you in your personal and professional lives. You will work within the level of B2 (all skills areas) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Applied Spanish 2B full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: PO32005 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

You will focus on normative debates within contemporary political theory. This means you will explore arguments about the way the world ought to be structured. This is rather than analysing how it currently is structured.

Questions will focus on justice within the nation-state and in the global setting.

Political Theories of Justice full module details

Module code: PO32017 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

You will take part in a comprehensive exploration of Russia's political transformation. This will cover from the late Soviet era to the present day.

You will gain critical insights into key historical events, political developments, and policy trends. You will see how these have shaped Russia's trajectory over four decades.

Russian Politics full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: PS40002 Credits: 30 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Develop and embed comprehensive linguistic knowledge, cultural insight and intercultural competence, and transferable cognitive and advanced communication skills. You will develop understanding of the major artistic movements of the 20th Century and of concepts of identity.

Applied Spanish 4: Language and Culture in Context full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: PO40006 Credits: 60 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

A dissertation is an intensive academic investigation of a specific topic of your own choosing. This module aims to give you an opportunity to focus on a specific problem/question in an area of interest to you in greater depth than a regular module would allow.

Politics and International Relations Dissertation full module details

Module code: PO41011 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

You will take a closer look at how global and regional politics interact in the Middle East. This will allow you to develop a clear understanding of the intricate dynamics at play in this diverse tapestry.

Politics of the Middle East full module details

Module code: PO41013 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

This module will engage you in analysing the development of Scottish political policies and institutions in the post-devolution era. You will engage with the key debates in Scottish policy-making and learn how to write and analyse your own policy-reports covering contemporary Scottish issues.

Scottish Politics and Policy full module details

Module code: PO41014 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

Gain a practical and grounded experience of politics, negotiation and policy-making in the European Union.

The module begins with introductory lectures which are then followed by a series of role-play sessions where negotiations within the Council of Ministers of the EU and the European Council are simulated.

European Union Politics (Advanced) full module details

Module code: PO42017 Credits: 30 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

The module combines theory and practice to introduce you to theoretical debates and controversies in human rights advocacy and real-world experience of running an advocacy campaign.

The aim of the module is to help you to learn by reading, reflecting, and doing.

Human Rights Advocacy Internship full module details

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