BBA2_GEN4113_ An analysis of a current issue in international politics

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Assignment Overview: To examine a current issue in international politics using system level, state level and individual level analysis. Overall aim: To apply analytical tools to a current issue in international politics.

ASSIGNMENTOUTLINE

Assignment title:
An analysis of a current issue in international politics

Weighting:

45%

Faculty responsible:
M.NINAN

Programme:

BBA II

Course name:

Politics and International Affairs

Course number:

GEN 4

1

13

Hand-out date:

WEEK 12

Hand-in date to Faculty:
Submit directly to Turnitin and e-mail a copy to

mariam.ninan@lesroches.edu

from Week 15.

Hand-in date for Turnitin:
Week 17. Date to be confirmed.

Assignment Overview: To examine a current issue in international politics using

system level, state level and individual level analysis.

Overall aim:
To apply analytical tools to a current issue in international politics.

Learning outcomes:

1. Understand the evolution of the international political system

2. Evaluate independently issues in international politics

3. Select and analyse credible sources of information about world politics, including traditional media sources as well as the Internet

Organisation and methodology:

Research any contemporary international issue. Analyze and describe the situation from the relevant perspectives below.

a.
systems-level analysis.

b.
state-level analysis.

c.
individual-level analysis.

You are required to

· identify and use the correct levels of analysis. USE THE TEXT BOOK:

· write a research paper of

2500

words as set out below under the heading Tasks and Weighting.

· include in the conclusion personal reflection on the possible resolution of the issue discussed.

Students are required to consult a broad range of sources and support assertions with referenced evidence using APA.

Word count:

2500

Resources available:

Refer to Syllabus.

Foreign Affairs – through ProQuest

Foreign Policy – through ProQuest

Assessment tasks & weighting:

10%

40%

Language and Structure Language – consistent use of language, register Organisation and cohesion: · introduction –background of issue · main body clearly divided into sections · conclusion and reflection		10%
Referencing (APA) In-text citations Reference
Content Extent of reading Accuracy of knowledge Breadth and depth of knowledge Relevance of information Sufficiency of evidence and documentation		40%
Analysis – relevant perspective used and related to reveal an overall grasp of the topic in question System-level State-level Individual-level Conclusion and reflection on possible resolution

Common skills: assessed (bold) or
developed (italics):

MANAGING AND DEVELOPING SELF	1.Manages own role and responsibilities	2. Manages own time in achieving objectives.	3.Undertakes personal and career development	4. Transfers skills gained to new and changing situations and contexts.	5.Uses a range of thought processes
WORKING WITH AND RELATING TO OTHERS	6.Treats others’ values, beliefs and opinions with respect	7.Relates to and interacts objectively with individuals and groups	8.Works effectively as a member of a team
COMMUNICATING	9.Receives and responds to a variety of information	10.Presents information in a variety of visual forms	11.Communicates in writing	12.Participates in oral and non-verbal communication
MANAGING TASKS AND SOLVING PROBLEMS	13.Uses information sources	14. Deals with a combination of routine and non-routine tasks	15.Identifies and solves routine and non-routine problems
BECOMING NUMERATE AND USING TECHNOLOGY	16.Applies numerical skills and techniques	17.Uses a range of technological equipment and systems

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of presenting another’s ideas or words as one’s own. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the intentional falsification or fabrication of any academic activity, unauthorized copying of another person’s work, or aiding and abetting any such acts.

Particular care must be taken when presenting information that has been obtained from an internet site. Should this information not be correctly referenced then you are guilty of plagiarism and will be penalised accordingly.

Statement of authorship

Following the title page of your assignment there should be a page on which you sign a statement that the work included in the assignment is your own work except where appropriately referenced. The following statement should be used:

Statement of authorship

I certify that this assignment is my own work and contains no material which has been submitted as part of an assignment in any institute, college or university. Moreover, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it contains no material previously published or written by another person, except where due reference is made in the text of the assignment.

Signed

Name

Student number.

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