Module Details

Module Code: PLSC H8001
Full Title: Comparative Politics
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Eileen Murphy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce students to the comparative approach to the study of politics, political systems and institutions.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Explain the general features that make the comparative approach plausible
MLO2 Assess the distinctions between different systems of governance
MLO3 Evaluate some of the causes and consequences of the spread of liberal democracy
MLO4 Establish the causes and consequences of the endurance of non-democratic regimes
MLO5 Critique the debate around the prospects of world government
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The comparative approach
n/a
The State
n/a
Separation of Powers
n/a
Political Culture
n/a
Totalitarian, Authoritarian and Democratic Regimes
n/a
The Triumph of Liberal Democracy?
n/a
The challenge of globalisation
n/a
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
1,500 word essay from a list of topics set by the lecturer.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The journal will be used to record student reflections and analysis of selected readings assigned to them on a regular basis throughout the semester.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Presentation on a case study of a particular political system to be allocated by lecturer
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
1,500 word essay from a list of topics set by the lecturer.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The journal will be used to record student reflections and analysis of selected readings assigned to them on a regular basis throughout the semester.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Presentation of a case study on a particular political system to be allocated by lecturer
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • O'Neill, P.H.. (2018), Essentials of Comparative Politics, sixth. Norton, New York, London, p.367, [ISBN: 9780393624588].
  • O'Neill, P.H, Fields, K, Share, D. (2017), Cases in Comparative Politics, 6th. WW Norton, [ISBN: 9780393624595].
  • Hague, R, Harrop, M, McCormick, J. (2016), Comparative government and politics : an introduction, 10th. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 9780333693353].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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