Course overview
This course enables a short study tour led by teaching staff. Students will be expected to complete a number of intensively taught preliminary classes before travel overseas. While on location, students will undertake a series of intensive seminars, lectures and site visits. This course is designed to enhance student understanding and appreciation of the contemporary political systems and cultures of selected foreign countries. Topics may include detailed study of political institutional arrangements, selected case studies of bi-lateral and/or multi-lateral relationships and detailed study of party structures.
Course learning outcomes
- demonstrate a close understanding of the political culture and institutions of a foreign country
- conduct primary research on selected policy and institutional issues relating to a foreign country
- demonstrate skills and competencies in intercultural awareness
- show enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills
- better understand their disciplinary study by seeing it in an international context
- demonstrate confidence in a foreign environment and a well-developed sense of social responsibility through engagement with local communities
- demonstrate high level written and oral communication skills
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