The module comprises a relevant coursework and a take-home assignment.
The student must attain
Knowledge and understanding of:
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.
The student must attain
Skills in:
The student must attain
Competencies in:
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.
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 | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | Introduktion til politisk filosofi |
Module code | BALISE201814 |
Module type | Course |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Autumn
|
ECTS | 5 |
Language of instruction | English |
Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
Responsible for the module |
Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |