Module HPS-1002:
Power, freedom and the state –introduction to modern politics
Principles of Politics: Studying the political world 2023-24
HPS-1002
2023-24
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Marc Collinson
Overview
The topics for the Principles of Politics:
- The nature of Politics and Political Analysis
- Politics and the State
- Political Power, Authority and the State
- Democracy and Political Obligation
- Freedom and justice
- Nations and Nationalism
- Traditional Ideologies
- Political Parties
- Civil Society, Interest Groups and Populism
Topics - The nature of Politics and Political Analysis - Politics and the State - Democracy and Political Obligation - Freedom and justice - Nations and Nationalism - Traditional Ideologies - Political Parties - Civil Society, Interest Groups and Populism - Foriegn policy
Skills - Studing politics - Comparison as analysis - Critical reading for Academic study - Essay Writing - Library usage - Notetaking
Assessment Strategy
D/D+/C-/C -threshold -Student's work will display an adequate understanding of the political theories and contacts, use simple comparisons to help explain the contemporary political questions and show basic competence in writing, referencing and discussing on the political issues.
C+/B-/B/B+ -good -Student’s work will display a good understanding of major political theories and concepts and their application to the contemporary political discourse. It will show reflexive competence in the discussion and analysis of the contemporary political issues.
A-/A/A+ -excellent -Student’s work will display the critical thinking and ability to make an academic argument with the use of relevant political theories and use of the empirical evidence. It will show the sophisticated competence in knowledge, writing and referencing.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with classical and modern theories of politics
- Show independence in researching sources of information relating to the chosen topic
- Understand key concepts of politics, such as state, power, authority, nation and ideology.
- Understand the nature of the empirical evidence in the academic political debate.
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
HPS-1002 Essay
Weighting
50%
Due date
13/12/2022
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
HPS-1002 Multiple Choice Exam
Weighting
50%
Due date
18/01/2023