Arts

HPA289

2010  HPA289  Political Philosophy

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HPA389

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HPA289 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
This unit provides an overview of some of the most important contemporary (and historical) arguments about the nature of political values such as freedom, justice, equality, and democracy. In the process, it will also provide an introduction to a variety of political ideologies, including Marxism, Liberalism, Libertarianism, Communitarianism, and Feminism. The unit is particularly concerned with contemporary political issues, including war, terrorism, the economy, and the environment.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: HPA289 - 3000 words internal assessment (60%); 2-hour examination (40%)
HPA389 -3500 words internal assessment (60%); 2-hour examination (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 hrs lectures weekly, 1-hr tutorial fortnight (13 wks)

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

25% level 100 in any discipline

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Dr M Stamm

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