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Title | DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT | ||
Code | ECON128 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr S Phythian-Adams Economics S.L.Phythian-Adams@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
12 |
36 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 24
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60 mins X 1 totaling 12
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Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 3: Examination Assessment Type: Written Exam Duration: 3 hours Weighting: 70% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Asse | 3 hours | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1: Note Restructuring Assessment Type: Coursework Duration/Size: None prescribed (students own notes) Weighting: 10% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standa | None prescribed (stu | 10 | ||||
Assessment 2: Essay Marking Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 500-750 words Weighting: 20% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous As | 500-750 words | 20 |
Aims |
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This module aims to: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to provide a firm foundation of knowledge of the development of economic theories, ideas and tools. |
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(LO2) Students will develop the relevant skills for the constructive use of economic knowledge in a contemporary environment. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to foster an understanding of alternative approaches to the analysis of economic phenomena. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to foster knowledge and awareness of historical, political, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic analysis is applied. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Communication skills |
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(S4) International awareness |
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(S5) Lifelong learning skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Self-Directed Learning Hours: 115 Costs Information: There are no additional costs associated with taking this module Skill/Other Attribute 1: Adaptability Skill/Other Attribute 2: Problem solving skills Skill/Other Attribute 3: Communication skills Skill/Other Attribute 4: International awareness Skill/Other Attribute 5: Lifelong learning skills |
Syllabus |
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Key topics (Lectures outline): |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |