Studying at York
Introduction to Political Theory - POL00004C
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2018-19 to Summer Term 2018-19 |
Module aims
- To develop in students a critical understanding of approaches to and problems in political theory;
- To develop students' analytical, argumentative and communicative skills.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of this module a student should:
- Have a critical understanding of approaches to and problems in political theory;
- Have an outline understanding of the history of political thought;
- Have the ability to analyse and develop arguments in political theory.
Assessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework Essay - 1500 words |
N/A | 40 |
| University - closed examination Introduction to Political Theory |
2 hours | 60 |
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework Essay - 1500 words |
N/A | 40 |
| University - closed examination Introduction to Political Theory |
2 hours | 60 |
Module feedback
Students will receive written timely feedback on their formative assessment. They will also have the opportunity to discuss their feedback during the module tutor?s feedback and guidance hours.
Students will receive written feedback on their summative assessment no later than 20 working days after submission; and the module tutor will hold a specific session to discuss feedback, which students can also opt to attend. They will also have the opportunity to discuss their feedback during the module tutor?s regular feedback and guidance hours.
Indicative reading
David Boucher and Paul Kelly (eds.) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present, second edition Oxford, 2009 (the second edition contains a chapter on Cicero which is lacking in the first edition).
