PLT3070

Ideas and Power (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Professor James Walter

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this subject, the student will understand: 1. That power is given effect by ways of thinking and seeing the world that shape our actions and that politics is implicated in this process. 2. The general applications of ideas in Western polities. 3. Some of the specific interpretations of ideas in current Australian politics and their relation to governance. 4. How to deploy advanced skills in textual interpretation, analysis, argument and communication. 5. How interpret discourse and to assess not only broad political contest but also the discourse of power in everyday relations.

Assessment: Tutorial report/ review (500 words): 20% + Syndicate group report on outcomes and reflective essay (2000 words): 50% + Exam (2 hours): 30%

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

Prerequisites: A first year Politics sequence.