Convenor name: Arthur Kilgore
Convenor email: ak65@soas.ac.uk
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

1) Develop an understanding of the theories, concepts, and frameworks that underpin contemporary politics. 

 2) Apply theoretical knowledge to real world political contexts including assessment and interpretation of political events, processes and policies. 

 3) Communicate effectively through the articulation of coherent arguments and presentation of ideas related to contemporary political theory and practice

Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 19 November 2025
Assessment 1: Release date: 10 December 2025
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 1: Format: 750-word Essay
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 14 January 2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 04 February 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 2: Format: 1250-word Essay
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus