POLITICS IN OUR TIME
POL3HON
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines some of the most important concepts, ideas and events to have shaped the course of contemporary politics. Framed by the writings of a range of influential modern thinkers, students will engage with the complex political and philosophical underpinnings of concepts such as freedom of speech, democracy, populism, race, justice, and inequality. The subject examines normative debates over these concepts and explores their political significance. Particular importance is placed on student learning through a close reading of key texts and dynamic class discussion. The subject is strongly recommended for students wishing to proceed to Politics honours or postgraduate studies, but it will also appeal to students with a strong interest in political ideas and contemporary politics. .
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nicholas Barry
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
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Quota Management Strategy: N/A
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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Prescribed readings will be provided to students electronically.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Prescribed readings will be provided to students electronically.
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicholas Barry
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x short written assessment (approx 1600 words)This assessment task tests students' understanding of key themes/concepts in this subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x research essay (approx. 2000 words)This assessment tests students' capacity to conduct in-depth research on a topic in contemporary politics/international relations, integrating this with relevant key themes/concepts/perspectives covered in the subject. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Various online/in-class exercises (equivalent to approx. 400 words)These online/in-class exercises aim to keep students engaged with reading material and subject content. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |