PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

SCHOOL OF LAW, CRIMINOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT

MODULE DESCRIPTION CATALOGUE

2017/18

POLITICSWITH SPANISH

STAGE 1

MODULE CODE: PIR100 / MODULE TITLE: Discovering World Politics
CREDITS: 20 / FHEQLEVEL:4
PRE-REQUISITES: None / CO-REQUISITES: None / COMPENSATABLE: Yes
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
The team-taught immersive module introduces students to key concepts in the fields of Politics and IR and provides them with the necessary skills and tools to write essays and engage with academic debates. It also provides an opportunity for team-building for both students and staff.
C1 (Coursework) / 100%
Module Leader: Shabnam Holliday
MODULE CODE: POL100 / MODULE TITLE: Democracy and Democratization
CREDITS: 20 / FHEQLEVEL:4
PRE-REQUISITES: None / CO-REQUISITES: None / COMPENSATABLE: Yes
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module provides the foundation for the study of democracy and democratisation, with a focus on competing theories of democratic governance and how these can be applied in a critical analysis of the practices and institutions of governments.
C1 (Coursework) / 100%
Module Leader: David Brockington
MODULE CODE: POL101 / MODULE TITLE: Comparative Democracies
CREDITS: 20 / FHEQLEVEL: 4
PRE-REQUISITES: None / CO-REQUISITES: None / COMPENSATABLE: Yes
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module introduces students to the key themes involved in the study of democracies. It examines each of these topics within a comparative framework. The application of the key themes will be achieved through the medium of theoretical approaches and case study application.
E1 (Examination) / 50% / C1 Coursework) / 50%
Module Leader: David Brockington

ELECTIVE

Module Name: Advanced Spanish 1
Module Code: SPNX400 / Core/Elective: C / Credits: 20 / All Year
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in the foreign language, or as a progression from Intermediate 2. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to the foreign country today.
P1 (Practical) / 100%
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
MODULE CODE: LCS101 / MODULE TITLE: Cross-Cultural Competence
CREDITS: 20
PRE-REQUISITES: / CO-REQUISITES: / COMPENSATABLE: Yes
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
The rapid progress of globalisation makes the skills of international collaboration and cross-cultural competence essential attributes for future careers.
The module develops these skills by introducing global theories of cultural difference and successful intercultural communication, and demonstrating their application in practical business / professional scenarios.
Specific countries are also studied with particular focus, including presentations by guest experts
C1 (Coursework) / 100%
Module Leader: Jacquie Hope
Module Name: Spanish Fast Track A1
Module Code: SFTA1 / Core/Elective: C / Credits: 20 / Semester 1
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module will enable rapid progress in Spanish, from beginners’ level towards intermediate level. It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social and working relations with speakers of the language, negotiate everyday needs in a Spanish speaking country, communicate using spoken and simple written language in limited situations, and understand key aspects of Spanish / Hispanic culture
P1 (Practical) / 100%
Module Leader: Consuelo De Andres Martinez
Module Name: Spanish Fast Track 1
Module Code: SFTB1 / Core/Elective: C / Credits: 20 / Semester 2
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module will facilitate rapid progress in the language, at intermediate level. It will enable students to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of Spanish and to understand key aspects of Spanish / Hispanic culture. They will also be able informally to present matters of general interest to others and to handle general writing and reading tasks
P1 (Practical) / 100%
Module Leader: Consuelo De Andres Martinez
MODULE CODE: GOV1000PP / MODULE TITLE: One Planet? Society and Sustainability
CREDITS: 20 / FHEQLEVEL: 4
PRE-REQUISITES: / CO-REQUISITES: / COMPENSATABLE: Yes
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module addresses some of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century from a variety of ideological and political perspectives. Through real-world case studies and critical reflection of lived experiences, we explore and debate the complex, interdependent processes underpinning sustainability and global inequality and insecurities. You develop an understanding of key drivers and public policy impacts and consider future alternative scenarios. The emphasis is on active, collaborative, learning via field trips and debates.
C1 (Coursework) / 50% / P1 (Practical) / 50%
Module Leader: Sheena Asthana
MODULE CODE: LAW1000PP / MODULE TITLE: Ethics and Justice in the Balance
CREDITS: 20 / FHEQLEVEL: 4 / COMPENSATABLE: Yes
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This short intensive module will provide a basic introduction to ethical considerations in human activity, social life and institutional decision making. It provides a platform to enable students to evaluate concepts of justice, law and ethics as well as themes of morality, duty and responsibility, in relation to everyday individual and collective choices of action.
C1 (Coursework) / 100%
Module Leader: Nicholas Gervassis

Feb 2017