pol5cpe political economy
POLITICAL ECONOMY
POL5CPE
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an overview of contemporary political economy. The major schools of political economy are examined with the student then choosing one of the schools as a means to better understand a particular case study that is relevant to their particular interests and disciplinary specialisation(s). Schools examined include the institutional, Post-Keynesian, Marxian, ecological, feminist, Austrian, neoclassical, behavioural and complexity schools. The subject offers a pluralist introduction to the study of economic phenomena from a social science perspective.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites NONE
Co-requisites NONE
Incompatible subjects NONE
Equivalent subjects NONE
Special conditions NONE
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Gain an understanding of the major schools of modern political economy with an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of each school
- Activities:
- Assessed and developed via research essay, tutorial presentation and final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply the approach of a particular school to understand an applied problem (assessed via research essay and tutorial presentation)
- Activities:
- Assessed and developed via research essay, tutorial presentation and final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate an awareness of how political economy is related to other academic disciplines
- Activities:
- Assessed and developed via research essay, tutorial presentation and final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 25 | 01, 03 |
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUIZZES | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 15 | 01, 03 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 days lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 days practical per week on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 25 | 01, 03 |
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUIZZES | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 15 | 01, 03 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 25 | 01, 03 |
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUIZZES | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 15 | 01, 03 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 days lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 days tutorial per week on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 25 | 01, 03 |
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUIZZES | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 15 | 01, 03 |
Shepparton, 2016, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours practical per week on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 25 | 01, 03 |
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUIZZES | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 15 | 01, 03 |