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 Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies |
| Credits: | 12 [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 240 |
| Level: | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 30%, ES 70% |
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| Description:
| Aims: The unit aims: * to raise students awareness of the key philosophical and moral traditions upon which contemporary politics is based * to provide an introduction to major political thinkers, from antiquity to modernity * to enable students to contextualise and evaluate contemporary political debates in the light of ongoing debates in political thought and theory. Learning Outcomes: Students who have successfully completed this unit should * have acquired the ability to see contemporary politics and political debates in the context of political thought and theory * have achieved a solid overview of major thinkers in political thought and theory, from antiquity to modernity * be able to understand and discuss political issues making use of the conceptual tools provided by political thought and theory. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning are developed in this unit. Content: The course provides a survey of the ideas and contemporary influence of a selection of major political thinkers, from antiquity to modernity. |
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PL20970 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
PL20970 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Economics
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