GV501
Doctoral Workshop: Political Theory
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Kai Spiekermann
Availability
This course is available on the MRes/PhD in Political Science. This course is not available as an outside option.
Compulsory for PhD students in the Government Department specialising in political theory.
Course content
An opportunity for students to present chapters or papers related to their current research for critical discussion.
Teaching
There are typically 5 sessions in MT and 5 sessions in LT, and a variable number of sessions in ST, totalling around 18 hours of workshops across the terms. The precise schedule will be made available at the start of each term. This year, some or all of these workshops will be delivered through a combination of online and on-campus workshops/seminars. There will be a reading week in Week 6 of both the MT and LT.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Government
Total students 2019/20: 1
Average class size 2019/20: 1
Value: Non-credit bearing
Personal development skills
- Problem solving
- Communication
