SFB54022 Contemporary Political Theory (Autumn 2024)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Halden
- Course Leader:
- Harald Borgebund
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Mandatory course for Bachelor in International Communication with a specialisation in political communication.
Absolute requirements
SFB51516 Politisk kommunikasjon 1 or equivalent
Lecture Semester
5th semester (Fall)
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The student has
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advanced knowledge about the most important theories and debates in contemporary political theory.
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a thorough understanding of important concepts such as justice, liberty, equality, community and democracy.
Skills
The student is able to
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apply theories in contemporary political theory to political issues of the day to describe, analyse and discuss political issues.
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analyse important concepts in contemporary political theory and understand their significance in both contemporary political theory and politics.
Generel competence
The student has developed, both orally and in writing:
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Analytical skills of understanding, breaking down and assessing complex arguments;
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Close and precise definition of terms; and
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The orderly, exact and concise expression of your own ideas and arguments.
Content
In this course we examine some of the most influential theories in contemporary political theory including Rawls’s theory of justice which was important in re-shaping the modern field of contemporary political theory. In addition, we examine two of the most influential critics of Rawls, Robert Nozick and Alasdair MacIntyre. Furthermore, this course will explore the development and meaning of contemporary democracy and some of the most recent innovations in contemporary political philosophy such as multiculturalism and human rights.
Forms of teaching and learning
A combination of seminars, lectures, videos and online activities.
Workload
approx. 280 hours
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
A procedural essay of approximately 1500 (+/- 10%) words assigned by the tutor must be approved. Coursework requirements must be accepted to qualify for the exam.
Examination
The module is assessed with a 3000 (+/- 10%) words individual essay at the end of the semester. Essay questions assigned by the tutor. The essay is graded on the A - F grading scale.
Examiners
One external and one internal examiner, or two internal examiners will be involved in the assessment.
Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams
A new and postponed exam is conducted simultaneously with the next regular exam. However, the department management may decide to arrange a postponed exam in the following semester for students with valid absence from the regular exam.
Course evaluation
This course is evaluated by a
End-term evaluation (compulsory)
The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee of the Department of Computer Science and Communication.