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POL401 Political Theory (16)
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The subject develops Honours students’ understanding of key thinkers and theories in political science through a selection of topics. The topics are selected in consultation with the supervisor so as to enrich students' sense of the selected field (Dissertation subject). It equips them with a theoretical and contextual basis to engage with their Politics Honours project/dissertation. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: POL401
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| Two sessions | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss the contributions of key thinkers to political theory
- be able to critically evaluate different political theories to contemporary political issues
- be able to use political theories and concepts in their own writing
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Key thinkers in political science since Aristotle
- Theoretical ideas, perspectives and debates within political science
- Selected topics by the student in consultation with the supervisor drawn from political science e.g. Australian politics and political history, international relations, and media politics
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
