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Making Short Politics Placements Work |
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| Authors: | Steven Curtis Barrie Axford Alasdair Blair Caroline Gibson Richard Huggins Philippa Sherrington |
| Affiliation: | London Metropolitan University; Oxford Brookes University; De Montfort University; University of Warwick; formerly at the University of Warwick |
| Abstract: | Short placements can provide an important and meaningful experience of politics in action for students who are unable to benefit from the generally lengthy placements currently on offer. This article is based on the findings of the three-year HEFCE-funded project The Scholarship of Engagement for Politics and explores the potential of short, local, research-based placements, which are embedded in modules, supported by online journaling and effectively assessed, to enrich students' understanding of politics and enhance their employability. |
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