IR4552
The Politics of the Environment
2018-2019
30
15
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
The module provides students with an understanding of environmental discourses and covers key aspects of theory and practice. Students are introduced to a range of issues and will have an opportunity to explore and discuss these within small tutorial settings. The module will include a comparative element and will address timely issues such as climate change, biodiversity and water security. A distinct feature of this module will be the use of 'real world' student contributions: seminar papers, 'chaired' discussions and policy briefing essays.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass IR2006
Weekly contact: 1 x 1-hour lecture (x 10 weeks), 1 x 1-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks), 2 consultation hours with Coordinator (x 12 weeks). 2 hours examination feedback in week 1 of following semester.
Scheduled learning hours: 20
Guided independent study hours: 280
As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%
Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%