Module course for POL7005_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (ORG:ISDS)
Convenor name: Professor Awino Okech
Convenor email: ao21@soas.ac.uk
Office room: C403
Office hours: OFFICE HOURS: Mondays: 3.30 - 4.30 p.m
Module dates: MONDAYS: SEMESTER ONE 13.00 - 15.00 LOCATION: S320
Intended learning outcomes:

  1. Excellent understanding of the features and processes of advocacy
  2. Excellent grasp of the key skills of effective advocacy
  3. Strong written and presentation skills

Assessment 1: Name: Reflection Paper
Assessment 1: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 1: Due date: 9th November 2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 30th November 2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 1: Format: 500 words
Assessment 2: Name: Presentation
Assessment 2: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 2: Due date: 23rd November 2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 21st December 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 2: Format: Class presentation
Assessment 3: Name: Strategy paper
Assessment 3: Weighting: 80%
Assessment 3: Due date: 11th December 2026
Assessment 3: Release date: 11th January 2027
Assessment 3: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 3: Format: 2500 word essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27