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This course provides an introduction to the academic study of Politics for students visiting from Northeastern University focusing on key skills and ideas essential to Level 1 courses in the College of Social Sciences and covering topics such as the state, power and ideology, how democratic liberal democracies operate and approaches to international relations.

For 10 weeks

2 hour Lecture: Mondays 16.00-18.00

2 hour Seminars: Thursdays 14.00-16.00

Incoming students on the University of Glasgow's Study Abroad programme.

POLITIC1001 - Politics 1A: Introduction to Politics

FC708 Politics

None

1. 1-page/500-word poster describing and comparing the core components of two liberal-democratic systems (25% of final grade)

2. 2,000-word essay plus 500-word annotated bibliography of two key sources used (75% of final grade)

The aims of the course are to:

■ Introduce students to the discipline of Political Science by exploring fundamental political concepts and applying them to 'real-world' examples.

■ Explain the key terminology, theories and methodologies used in this field of study

■ Provide an overview of the core components of liberal-democratic political systems and how they function, as well as key forms of political participation and relevant approaches to international relations

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Summarise key concepts from the field of Political Science and apply them to 'real-world' examples.

■ Describe and critically compare the core components of liberal-democratic political systems and how they function, as well as key forms of political participation and relevant approaches to international relations

■ Communicate political theories and concepts in a logical and effective manner and show appropriate use of key terminology and contemporary 'real world' examples.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.