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PI2006: POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

The course aims to provide students with an understanding of principal classical and contemporary political ideologies.  The perspectives examined range from liberalism, conservatism, socialism and fascism to nationalism, feminism and ecologism.  The course explores key concepts and issues that inform(ed) political action and political movements past and present, critically assessing the ideological positions, their interrelatedness and relevance today.  In this way, students develop an understanding of the contested and changing nature of politics and political language.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Lynn Bennie

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course explores the meaning of political ideology, the core, adjacent and peripheral concepts associated with various ideological traditions, and the areas of contention within and between ideologies. The course critically assesses liberalism, socialism, conservatism, anarchism as well as more contemporary perspectives such as the extreme right and ecologism.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: One two hour written exam (60%); in-course assessment/essay (40%). Continuous assessment is one 1500 word essay. Resit: One two hour exam (60%); In-course grades will be carried forward unless the student opts to resubmit course work.(40%).

Formative Assessment

Feedback in tutorials. Tutors are encouraged to be as creative as possible, so this can take many forms.

Feedback

Detailed written feedback on essay provided within two weeks of submission. Continuous feedback from tutors, including oral feedback on tutorial presentations and group-work.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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