This unit introduces students to the history and diversity of theoretical approaches used in the study of politics. The unit begins with an overview of the history of political thought, encompassing Ancient political thought, Medieval political thought, and the Enlightenment and Modern political thought. Next, debates within the philosophy of knowledge are used to explore the broad theoretical frameworks used within the contemporary study of politics, ranging from positivism, behavioralism, critical realism, Marxism, feminism, interpretivism and postcolonialism.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Government and International Relations |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in GOVT and a minimum of 36 credit points |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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GOVT2091 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Henry Maher, henry.maher@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Henry Maher, henry.maher@sydney.edu.au |