Introduction to Political Philosophy
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a relevant coursework and a take-home assignment.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- key works within the Western political, philosophical tradition after 1500 and the basic concepts, questions, and frames of understanding of the discipline
key thinkers within the history of political philosophy
the significance of political philosophy for understanding contemporary international political phenomena such as international organizations and institutions and global social and political movements.
Skills
- communicating knowledge on political-philosophical issues in a clear, well-structured and comprehensible manner.
Competences
- identifying the political-philosophical basis for discursive positions, political cultures and response patterns in both contemporary and historical events within international politics
applying political-philosophical knowledge in the analysis of concrete issues within contemporary national and international politics.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Introduction to Political Philosophy |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is a take-home assignment; the content of the
assignment must demonstrate that the student has achieved the
above-mentioned learning objectives. The exact content of the
assignment will be determined by the course instructor at the start
of the semester. The assignment paper must comprise a minimum of
six pages and a maximum of eight pages.
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
| Criteria of assessment | Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper. |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Introduktion til politisk filosofi |
| Module code | BALISE201814 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
