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Politics and Justice - POLS1005
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Politics and International Relations
 
 
Contact: 
Curtis,Catherine Mary
Pringle,Helen Mary
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Session Offered: See Class Timetable
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 

Description

Introduces students to Western political theory through consideration of classical and contemporary theories of justice and responsibility. Includes detailed discussion of present-day applications in both peace and war, such as human rights, terrorism, torture, asylum and punishment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Development of disciplined research and writing techniques
  • Literacy in political theory
  • Reflective awareness of importance of ethical issues in politics.

Assessment

  • Essay (2,000 words) - 40%
  • Reading reports including in-class exam - 50%
  • Tutorial performance - 10%

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