HPL2507

Politics and Society (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Dr Keith Wilson

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this Unit students are expected to be able to: 1. comment competently on major political theorists; 2. comment competently on the major debates in which contemporary thinkers are engaged in regarding politics, power, freedom, justice and citizenship; 3. employ a range of analytical skills and conceptual frameworks; 4. write well argued and competently written essays for assessment.

Assessment: Essay (2500 words) (on-campus include including oral presentation): 60% + Examination (2 hours): 40%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week (1 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial)

Prerequisites: HPL1503 and HPL1504 or equivalents

Prohibitions: GSC2507, HPL3507