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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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The best environment for students is one in which they take responsibility for their own learningAn independent learning environment is created within the programme using a range of teachingtechniques. The aim of this module is to break students' dependence on passive modes of learning, particularly "learning by rote".In addition to fostering an independent learning mindset at an early stage in the programme, the Learning to Learn module will introduce students to critical analysis, argument formulation, and research techniques. The aim is to develop analytical techniques at the beginning of the programme. A number of themed modules are designed to ensure that these skills are utilized and enhanced over the course of the programme. To ensure that these goals of independent learning and a high level of analytical capability areachieved, the mode of teaching on the programme will differ substantially from the traditional, passive delivery mode. The programme strikes a balance between large-group lectures and small -group seminars and opportunities for independent learning through such methodolgiesas syndicate work Team teaching, where two or more lecturers explore different aspects to a concept in the same lecture, will introduce students to academic debate in a live sense. Small-group seminars will enable students to develop these skills for themselves. The course will also include coverage of the rudiments of Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Engage in Independent Learning 2. Define a research question in Political Science 3. Identify an appropriate research method to answer different kinds of research question 4. Understand basic statistical analysis in the social sciences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Introduction to Research Methods. What is a research question?. Quantitative v Quantitative analysis. Selecting cases: The issue of Bias. Dealing with Data: Selection and Analysis. Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| EPL | BA in Economics, Politics and Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for LG133 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Last Revision | 25-JAN-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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