Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Understanding Political Economy
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 34196
Module Lead	Mattias Hjort
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module enables students to become acquainted with the style of analysis and the subject matter of the classical political economists. Such work is set within the context of a general introduction to the discipline. The module enables students to understand the challenge to classical political economy of neoclassical economics, while also studying twentieth century dissenters to neoclassical orthodoxy. This broadens the students’ knowledge of the language and concepts of political economy, set within the context of contemporary political and policy debates.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the scope and contested nature of the study of political economy Show awareness of how the study of political economy relates to the academic discipline of political science Have an ability to engage with discussions and debates regarding the contemporary context of political economy
Assessment	34196-01 : 1000 Word Assessment : Coursework (25%) 34196-03 : 3000 Word Assessment : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1000 word essay (25%) 1 x 3000 word essay (75%) Reassessment: 1x 3000 word essay (100%)
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