ATS1050 · Big ideas in politics, philosophy and economics

Overview

This dedicated unit will introduce PPE students to the big ideas that have shaped the contemporary world and the ambitious ideas that seek to alter it. This unit will introduce students to major ideas in Politics, Philosophy and Economics in an innovative learning environment. PPE students will comprehend and analyse the inter-relationships between politics and the good life, freedom and the economy and how we know what we know in order to behave ethically in a globalised society.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. identify and explain key concepts in politics, philosophy and economics;
2. analyse the inter-relationships between political, philosophical and economic concepts and ideas;
3. assess the challenges of living ethically within the, at times, competing demands of a globalising society;
4. utilise research skills to develop and communicate arguments in verbal and written forms.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.