BSc (Hons) Political Science (Specialisation: International Relations/Media & Communication/Public Administration) - SH345 (Under Review)

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1 BSc (Hons) Political Science (Specialisation: International Relations/Media & Communication/Public Administration) - SH45 (Under Review) 1. Objectives The degree programme in Political Science is designed to provide knowledge and competence in the field of Politics at local, regional and international level, to sharpen critical outlook and to promote analytical skills in the study of the discipline. It is expected that graduates in Political Science would pursue their career in regional and international organisations, central and local government, parastatals and journalism. The programme offers three fields of specialisation, namely (i) International Relations, (ii) Media and Communication and (iii) Public Administration. Students specialising in Media and Communication should take at least two communication electives in Year 1 and 2 totalling no less than 6 credits. 2. General Entry Requirements In accordance with the University General Entry Requirements for admission to undergraduate degree Programmes.. Programme Requirements A Credit in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/ O Level or equivalent; 2 GCE A Level passes in relevant subjects. Relevant fields include the following: Social Sciences, Languages and/or any other subject acceptable to the Department. 4. Programme Duration Normal Maximum Degree: years 5 years 5. Minimum Credits Required for Degree Award 105 Breakdown as follows: Core Modules Electives Dissertation Mini Project+ 1 Elective Degree Credits per Year As per University Regulation. 1

2 7. Assessment Each module will be assessed over 100 marks with details as follows (unless otherwise specified): The continuous assessment will count for 20-0% of the overall percentage mark of the module(s), except for a Programme where the structure makes for other specific provision(s). Continuous assessment may be based on laboratory work, seminars and/or assignments and should include at least two (2) assignments/tests per module. There will be a compulsory class test for all modules taught in semester 1 at the end of semester 1 of the given academic year unless stated otherwise in the Programme Structure. An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination components would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the individual continuous assessment and written examination. The same criterion will apply for modules being assessed jointly. Note that all overall mark for the two modules will be considered and not the individual marks for each of the two modules. 8. Submission Deadline for Dissertation / Mini project. Final copy: Last week day of March of the Academic Year by 4.00 p.m. at latest. 2

3 9. Programme Plan YEAR 1 ( Credits For Core Modules+6 Credits Electives = 9 Credits) CE POLI 1001Y(1) Introduction to Political Theory +0 6 IREL 1001Y(1) Theories and Concepts of International Relations +0 6 HIST 1005Y(1) 20 th Century World Affairs +0 6 ECON 1006Y(1) Introduction to International Economy & Trade +0 6 POLI 1002Y(1) Colonial and Post-Independence Political History of Mauritius +0 6 CSE 1010e(1) Introduction to Information Technology OE Electives - Choose two modules or any other elective offered by the Department amounting to 6 credits SOCI 1005(1) Introduction to Sociological Analysis 1 1½+0 POLI 110(1) Core Concepts in Political Science 1 +0 COMS 1005(1) Introduction to Media and Communication 1 +0 POLI 1104(1) Heritage and Politics 2 +0 COMS 1007(1) Principles of Journalism 2 +0 COMS 2007() Media and Ethics 2 +0 GERMFL 1001(1) GERMFL 1002(1) PTFL 1001(1) PTFL 1002(1) PTFL 100(1) Foreign Language 2 : German I German II Portuguese I Portuguese II Portuguese III 1½+0

4 YEAR 2 (0 Credits For Core Modules+ 6 Credits for Electives =6 Credits) CE IREL 2001Y() Public International Law +0 6 POLI 2002Y() Political Thought +0 6 POLI 2005Y() Public Policy Making +0 6 POLI 2007Y() Comparative Government & Politics +0 6 POLI 2008Y() Mauritian Government Society and Economy +0 6 Electives - Choose two modules or any other elective offered by the Department amounting to 6 credits COMS 2105 () Media: A Critical Approach 1 +0 COMS 2104() Reporting and Writing 1 +0 IREL 200 () Contemporary Indian Ocean 1 +0 POLI 2204 () Democracy and Democratisation 1 +0 POLI 2106() Introduction to Kinship and Political Anthropology 2 +0 COMS 2201() Development Communication 2 +0 COMS 211(5) Law relating to the Media 2 +0 POLI 2104() Government and Politics in South Africa 1 +0 CIVE 2214() Introduction to GIS

5 YEAR (0 Credits for Core Modules + Dissertation or Mini-Project + 1 Elective) CE Specialisation: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IREL 001Y(5) Civil Society and Human Rights in International Relations +0 6 IREL 002Y(5) International Institutions +0 6 IREL 00(5) Contemporary Issues in World Politics +0 POLI 002Y(5) African Politics +0 6 POLI 000(5) Dissertation (To be carried out in the area of specialisation)* - 9 MP 000 Mini-Project(To be carried out in the area of specialisation) and one Elective Specialisation: MEDIA / COMMUNICATION - 6 IREL 00(5) Contemporary Issues in World Politics +0 COMS 004(5) Research Methods for Communication +0 COMS 102(5) Intercultural Communication +0 COMS 4101(5) New Forms of Media +0 COMS 202(5)R Communication and Media: A Historical Perspective 2 +0 COMS 007(5) Comparative International Media** +0 COMS 4201(5) Political Communication +0 POLI 000(5) Dissertation (To be carried out in the area of specialisation) * - 9 MP 000 Mini-Project (To be carried out in the area of specialisation) - 6 and one Elective. Specialisation: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IREL 00(5) Contemporary Issues in World Politics +0 POLI 001Y(5) Political Sociology +0 6 POLI 00Y(5) Comparative Public Policy Making +0 6 POLI 004Y(5) Public Administration +0 6 POLI 000(5) Dissertation(To be carried out in the area of specialisation)* - 9 MP 000 Mini-Project(To be carried out in the area of specialisation) and one Elective - 6 LIST OF ELECTIVES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE WBL 000(5) Work Based Learning POLI 105(5) Fundamentals of Research Methods in Political Science 1 +0 IREL 202(5) Electoral Systems and Democracy 2 +0 IREL106(5) International Commercial Arbitration 1 +0 GEO 201(5) Issues in Political Geography 2 +0 Notes: 1 To be offered in Semester 1 2 To be offered in Semester 2 * Students are required to earn a CPA of 60 before they are eligible to register on Dissertation, except with special dispensation from the Department. ** Modules assessed 50% by continuous assessment and 50% on examination. 5