POLI1020
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will provide you with a broad overview of the study of politics at an introductory level. The course introduces you to the discipline of political science, its key concepts and approaches for the study of politics and political systems. Important political theories will be discussed, including liberalism, democracy, nationalism, feminism and indigenisation. The course also introduces you to the idea of the state, the international system of states, international political economy, the media and contemporary ideas concerning international relations. The contemporary transformation of politics and political science is also examined, especially the challenges to the hegemony of the West and its worldview. Weekly teaching material will be available on the course Blackboard site.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nature and significance of politics.
2. Apply theories and concepts used in the study of political science to the analysis of politics.
3. Critically evaluate different interpretations of political phenomena.
4. Gather and organise evidence from a variety of secondary and primary sources and apply these in evidence-based argument.
5. Identify and summarise key information within academic sources.
6. Identify, define and describe ideas in political science using verbal communication.
Content
This course includes but is not limited to the following topics:
- Understanding politics and its relationship to business (global and locally);
- A range of political theories such as liberalism, democracy, neo-fascism, feminism and indigenisation.
- Key political concepts such as the state, sovereignty, democracy, citizenship, representation, culture. ;
- Key political issues such as diplomacy, human rights, media, indigenous politics, gender, global governance.
- Contemporary debates about global politics.
Assessment items
Annotated Bibliography: Annotated Bibliography
Presentation: Podcast Presentation
Essay: Major Essay
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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