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WELCOMEWelcome to the School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). Now that the Alevel results are through or you have made a final decision to return to studying after abreak, I expect you might be feeling somewhat nervous. What will life at Leeds belike? What sort of choices do I have? What do I have to do when I get here? Thisbooklet is designed to help.Although we hope that this will answer most of your initial questions, you should not beafraid to ask if you do need any help or advice. Where possible, we have indicatedwho you should contact if we are not be able to help. We hope that we have put aprogramme together for the first week that will be informative and helpful.For the first time, new students will be able to enrol on modules before they arrive inLeeds. Please read the booklet and any accompanying advice sheets very carefullybefore deciding which modules to take. If you are still unsure then email us onpolisugmodules@leeds.ac.uk . International Development students should note thatthey must send us their choice of minor programme and allow time for this to belogged on to the system before choosing their modules.There is an initial meeting on Monday 22nd September in the Environment LectureTheatre F at 10am (see instructions on page 20) and you should ensure that you putthis in your diary.Best wishes.Prof Clive JonesHead of SchoolThis booklet was as accurate as we could make it at the time of going topress, but the School cannot be held responsible for any errors containedtherein.
Things to do before you arrive1) Put the following dates in your diary:Monday 22 September10-12 noon Introduction to POLIS. Environment Lecture Theatre F1-2 pm Meetings with Programme Directors2 pm Campus TourEuropean Social Sciences Building 11.14International Development Social Sciences Building 11.13International Relations Roger Stevens Lecture Theatre 1Political Studies Roger Stevens Lecture Theatre 2Politics and Parliamentary Studies Social Sciences Building 13.08Tuesday 23 September2-4 pm Any Questions?Drop-in surgery sessions with Programme DirectorsEuropean (Social Sciences Building 13.14)International Development (Social Sciences Building 12.16)International Relations (Botany House 3.02)Politics (Social Sciences Building 13.04)PPS (Social Sciences Building 13.22)4 pm Party! Social Sciences 11.13 and11.14Wednesday 24 September10.00-12.30 noon Study Skills Session Roger Stevens Lecture Theatre 20Thursday 25 September9.30-1.30 pm Personal Tutor Group SessionsA great opportunity to meet up with othernew students and your personal tutorSee lists for locations2 – 4 pm Peer Mentoring Session. A chance for first Roger Stevens Lec Theatre 24years to meet existing students for guidance,chat and refreshments.
Page 4 and 5: Friday 26 September10.30-12.00 noon
Page 6 and 7: Learning about IT at LeedsYou will
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Page 10 and 11: Appendix 1Key ModulesPIED1100 Briti
Page 12 and 13: PIED1200 Contemporary Development I
Page 14 and 15: PIED1330 Debating Europe20 credits
Page 16 and 17: PIED1541/42 Globalisation20 credits
Page 18 and 19: PIED1600 Freedom, Power andDemocrac
Page 20 and 21: Appendix 2Key PlacesDuring Intro We
Page 22 and 23: Appendix 3Key Dates2008/09 2009/10
Page 25 and 26: POLIS First Year timetable Semester
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