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Regent's College

Introduction to Political Theory

POLT1070  

TitleIntroduction to Political Theory
CodePOLT1070
SchoolRACL
Module Level1
Module CodePOLT1070
Webster CodePOLT1070/70
ClassGE|EL|MA|MI|
AvailabilityDE|SA|
Available SummerN
Semester1
Credits3
Contact Hours42
Course Length (wks)14
Learning Outcomes
  • Students successfully completing this course will have developed;
    a thorough grounding in the main theoretical concepts needed for the study of political theory  
  • knowledge of major ideologies which have shaped the modern world
  • internet and library research skills
  • the ability to present a cogent written or oral argument
  • the ability to analyse primary and secondary political texts
  • their ability to write essays to deadlines
Presentation
  • Lectures
    Seminars
  • Student presentations
  • Project work
Pre-RequisitesNone.
Course Conduct
Attendance & Punctuality
Required for ALL scheduled meetings of the course. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook
Absence through illness must be reported directly to the lecturer for the course
Assignments Required on the due date. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook
Plagiarism & Cheating
Serious offences which carry heavy penalties including failing a course and possible expulsion – See Academic Handbook
Mobile Telephones
Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of the class. Penalties apply – see Academic Handbook – Student Conduct