AIP116 - Visions and Values in Politics

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 2 Unit Chair:

Geoffrey Robinson

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1-hour Class per week, 1 x 1-hour Seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

1 x 1-hour Class per week (recordings provided), 1 x 1-hour online Seminar per week.

Content

This unit introduces students to the major political ideologies that have shaped government and politics in the modern western world. The historical evolution of political ideas and movements, their contemporary relevance and popular support is examined. The unit will provide students with a basic knowledge of key political ideas and concepts. In addition, students are encouraged to develop their capacities to identify and evaluate political arguments, and apply them in understanding contemporary political debates. Topics include liberalism, conservatism, socialism and a range of other ideologies.

Assessment

Assessment 1 - Report (1500 words) - 40%

Assessment 2 - Essay (1500 words) - 40%

Assessment 3 - Class/Online Exercises - 20%

Unit Fee Information

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