Module code: IFP6017
Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1
Contact: Dr Paul Dixon
This module introduces students, who may not have English as their first language, to modern political ideas and to international relations. It examines general issues such as: What is politics about? Why and how do we study Politics? What kinds of ideas and institutions is politics concerned with? It examines key concepts which inform political debate and the historical development of such key concepts. Political ideas and concepts to be studied include the state, the nation, race, ideologies, citizenship and democracy. Students will also examine key political ideologies in detail. Ideologies to be studied will include Marxism, feminism, liberalism, conservatism and socialism.
Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 50.0% Coursework, 25.0% Examination, 25.0% Practical
Level: 6
