James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

PL4002 - Theory and Method in Political Science

Credit points: 06
Year: 2017
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject aims to equip students with more advanced political science theories and methodologies. Students will have the opportunity to review theories and methodologies that are appropriate for their Honours Thesis project. It will provide students with skills to apply various analytical frameworks relevant to the field to understanding complex political phenomena and processes.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PL4003

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coordinator: Dr Surin Maisrikrod
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:essay (50%); assignments (50%).

    Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 24-Aug-2017
    Coordinator: Dr Surin Maisrikrod
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:essay (50%); assignments (50%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 23-Mar-2017
      Coordinator: Dr Surin Maisrikrod
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
        Assessment:essay (50%); assignments (50%).

        Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
        Census Date 24-Aug-2017
        Coordinator: Dr Surin Maisrikrod
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
          Assessment:essay (50%); assignments (50%).

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.