This unit is designed to welcome you into the discipline of Political Science, to help you navigate this discipline, and to give you a sense of where the skills and knowledge associated with Political Science are used out in the real world. Rather than adopting a standard approach to this unit, one that examines each of a range of diverse topics, this unit is centrally focused on the concept of 'power'. This is not because power is the only concept of importance within political science, but instead because it is both an important concept and a complex one. Concentrating on power offers two advantages. Firstly, the concept of power is central to much of political science, which means that it offers us a common entry point to discussions of many relevant ideas, concepts and theories. Secondly, grappling with a concept as complex as this one is an important part of university study - this approach gives us the time to untangle power and its many elements.
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ASP2011
Prerequisites
Nil
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Discuss the relationship between political philosophies and ideologies and political events; | ||
| 2. | Examine political concepts and apply them in the examination of contemporary events; | ||
| 3. | Locate primary and secondary materials and review their content as it relates to political concepts and events; and | ||
| 4. | Articulate their ideas and arguments precisely and concisely in a range of settings and forms. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | First thoughts (500 words) | 15% |
| Assignment | Key components paper (1000 words) | 30% |
| Assignment | Analysis paper (500 words) | 40% |
| Other | Online quizzes x5 (3 marks each) | 15% |
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