2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PIED2720 Approaches to Political Science
20 creditsClass Size: 165
Module manager: Dr Stuart McAnulla
Email: S.D.McAnulla@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
The purpose of this module is to examine the scope, content and methods of the discipline of political science and provide a guide to its key theoretical debates. The module covers the role of ; institutional approaches; behavioural analysis; rational choice theory; feminist perspectives; discourse theory; the structure agency debate; qualitative analysis; quantitative methods, and comparative approaches.For further information see the School of Politics and International Studies website. If you cannot find the answer to your question then email S.D.McAnulla@leeds.ac.ukObjectives
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:- demonstrate knowledge of the role of theoretical approaches to our understanding of politics, and be able to present a critical evaluation of differing approaches to political science through their written work;
- demonstrate knowledge of and critically appraise leading works by political scientists through written work;
- engage in seminar discussions and present oral arguments on topics in this module which are informed and cogent through small group work.
Syllabus
This module covers a grounding in the role of the following approaches to political science:
1. Normative theory;
2. Power;
3. Behavioural analysis;
4. Rational choice theory;
5. Feminist perspectives;
6. Discourse theory;
7. Qualitative analysis;
8. Quantitative methods;
9. Comparative approaches;
10. Structure and agency
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
One 2000 word non assessed essay.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3,000 words | 50.00 |
| Essay | 3,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 03/04/2009
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