Modern Political Ideologies unit (HPP222)

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the study of political ideas focusing on some of the major ideological frameworks that have and continue to guide political action in the modern era. In the unit, students will consider liberal, conservative, Marxist, fascist, feminist, environmentalist, Islamist and other ideological frameworks. The unit will examine how different theoretical approaches conceptualise the nature and role of the state, the firm, and civil society; and consider the relative priorities they assign to such values of democracy, fairness, freedom, order and equality when providing an account of feasible local, national and global communities.

Summary

Unit name	Modern Political Ideologies
Unit code	HPP222
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Politics and International Relations
Coordinator	Doctor Mark Harrison
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and evaluate contrasting arguments in the study of political ideologies.
• Apply theoretical knowledge and research to analyse contemporary issues and events that invoke political ideologies.
• Communicate your ideas coherently in written and/or oral formats, drawing upon evidence and using referencing and style conventions as appropriate.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus Weekly lectorials (2hrs) and weekly on campus tutorials (1hr) Online Weekly recorded lectorials (2hrs) and weekly online tutorials (1hr)
Assessment	Tutorial participation (10%)|Minor essay (15%)|Major essay (35%)|Take-home exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Readings will be available on MyLO

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