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Archived Version 2019 - 2020

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Co-requisite None
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Description



Learning Outcomes

1. comprehend central issues and themes in the history of political philosophy;
2. construct arguments using the conceptual tools of political philosophy and apply these arguments to contemporary issues;
3. understand the wider social, political and cultural significance of these issues and themes;
4. engage in critical analysis and interpretation of important philosophical texts;
5. distinguish the principal positions in political theory;
6. evaluate and independently assess key conceptual ideas and movements in political philosophy;
7. communicate the meaning and evolution of political concepts and present their own arguments and ideas clearly in written form;
8. synthesize a range of concepts and approaches into a unified overview of the field.


Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

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Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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