pol5cpe political economy
POLITICAL ECONOMY
POL5CPE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an overview of contemporary political economy. The major schools of political economy are examined and then used as means to understand particularly challenges and issues that confront the contemporary world. The challenges surveyed include poverty,inequality, unemployment, economic downturn and environmental sustainability. The issues covered include trade, investment, and the appropriate role for the state in the economy and society. Students are given the opportunity of choosing a particular school of political economy as a means to better understand a particular challenge/issue that is relevant to their particular interests and disciplinary specialisation(s). The subject offers a pluralist introduction to the study of economic phenomena from a social science perspective and is relevant to students in the social sciences, health sciences and business. POL5CPE is delivered online, however it should be noted that students have the choice of attending the weekly tutorial face to face or via the internet. Weekly consultation is also available either in-person (at Bundoora Campus) or remotely via Skype.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites NONE
Co-requisites NONE
Incompatible subjects NONE
Equivalent subjects NONE
Special conditions NONE
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Gain an understanding of the major schools of modern political economy with an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of each school
- Activities:
- Assessed and developed via research essay, tutorial presentation and final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply the approach of a particular school to understand an applied problem (assessed via research essay and tutorial presentation)
- Activities:
- Assessed and developed via research essay, tutorial presentation and final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate an awareness of how political economy is related to other academic disciplines
- Activities:
- Assessed and developed via research essay, tutorial presentation and final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE QUIZZES AND TASKS | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 25 | 01, 03 |
| TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND TASKS | 15 | 01, 03 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 days lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 days practical per week on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE QUIZZES AND TASKS | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 25 | 01, 03 |
| TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND TASKS | 15 | 01, 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"students can attend this tutorial in person if they wish to."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE QUIZZES AND TASKS | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 25 | 01, 03 |
| TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND TASKS | 15 | 01, 03 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 days lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 days tutorial per week on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE QUIZZES AND TASKS | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 25 | 01, 03 |
| TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND TASKS | 15 | 01, 03 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours practical per week on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 WORD RESEARCH ESSAY | WRITTEN COMMENTS | 60 | 02 |
| ONLINE QUIZZES AND TASKS | ONLINE FEEDBACK | 25 | 01, 03 |
| TUTORIAL ACTIVITIES AND TASKS | 15 | 01, 03 |