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In this course we examine a range of authors and texts in political philosophy, both historical and contemporary, and from both the Anglo-American and continental traditions. Taking a different author and approach each week, we will address topics such as justice, freedom, inequality, citizenship, rights, conflict, and power, and use these discussions to think critically about today’s political problems and political landscape. Assessment is based on a project that students develop over the course of the semester
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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In this course we examine a range of authors and texts in political philosophy, both historical and contemporary, and from both the Anglo-American and continental traditions. Taking a different author and approach each week, we will address topics such as justice, freedom, inequality, citizenship, rights, conflict, and power, and use these discussions to think critically about today’s political problems and political landscape. Assessment is based on a project that students develop over the course of the semester
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Feedback |
Feedback provided on essay. Office hour/appointment |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Feedback |
Approx. 15 minute presentation. Feedback on marking sheet. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Feedback |
approx 1500 words. Feedback on marking sheet. Office hour/appointment |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Feedback |
approx. 1000 words. Feedback on marking sheet; office hour/appointment |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Feedback | Word Count | 2500 | ||
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