HOW DO SOCIETIES AND ECONOMIES INTERACT?COMPETING APPROACHES IN POLITICAL ECONOMY
POL2PPE
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Why are only some people gainfully employed, with others unable to secure the work they need? Why are governments unable to agree on solutions to problems like climate change? Why does most economic activity take place in cities, rather than rural areas? This subject explores how economies and societies interact. It does so by introducing ideas central to classical, neoclassical, institutional and Marxian political economy, Keynesian and post-Keynesian analysis, nudge economics, along with feminist and ecological approaches. You will compare different theories about the role of labour, capital, commodities and ideas, along with competing views of state intervention. Without assuming any prior understanding of economics, the subject will help you analyse a variety of policy challenges. Students from regional campuses can take this subject online, with face-to-face lectures/seminars at the Bundoora campus. Students in the PPE or Law/PPE degrees should choose the face-to-face option.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMiriam Bankovsky
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesSeminars, discussions, class activities, research essay, and take home exam.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMiriam Bankovsky
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 h scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class activities (equivalent to 1,750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,750 words)An argumentative essay that requires additional student-lead research. | N/A | N/A | No | 55 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMiriam Bankovsky
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 h scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class activities (equivalent to 1,750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,750 words)An argumentative essay that requires additional student-lead research. | N/A | N/A | No | 55 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMiriam Bankovsky
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 h lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Flat floor, movable chairs and tables, AV projector, computer, ability to use for group work, whiteboard. Thank you.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class activities (equivalent to 1,750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,750 words)An argumentative essay that requires additional student-lead research. | N/A | N/A | No | 55 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMiriam Bankovsky
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 h scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class activities (equivalent to 1,750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,750 words)An argumentative essay that requires additional student-lead research. | N/A | N/A | No | 55 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMiriam Bankovsky
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 h scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class activities (equivalent to 1,750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research essay (2,750 words)An argumentative essay that requires additional student-lead research. | N/A | N/A | No | 55 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |