James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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PL4002 - Theory and Method in Political Science
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Subject Description
- 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
- to develop frameworks for analysing politics
- to develop high level research skills in political science
- to further develop students skills in research and writing in political science
- to provide methodological sophistication in research in the field of politics
Subject Assessment
- Essay - (50%)
- Assignments - (50%)
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PL4003
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Maxine Newlands |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Maxine Newlands |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Maxine Newlands |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Maxine Newlands |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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