POL113   Introduction to Political Analysis   (20 credits)

Description

This module provides students with an introduction to the theories, methods and approaches which shape political analysis. The module encourages students to reflect on how they interpret and define political events. This involves exploring the relationship between knowledge, its validation and the methods we use to collect information. The module also explores the language of political analysis and particularly the use of concepts as the building blocks through which we seek to interpret events, issues and debates.This module provides students with an introduction to the theories, methods and approaches which shape political analysis. The module encourages students to reflect on how they interpret and define political events. This involves exploring the relationship between knowledge, its validation and the methods we use to collect information. The module also explores the language of political analysis and particularly the use of concepts as the building blocks through which we seek to interpret events, issues and debates.

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