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Course Description
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Course Name
Political Concepts and Ideas
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Host University
University of Stirling
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Location
Stirling, Scotland
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Area of Study
International Relations, Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module offers an introduction to political theory and analysis by exploring ideas and concepts central topolitical debates in the contemporary world. The module discusses ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism,socialism, Marxism and feminism. It then focuses on much used political ideas and concepts, such asdemocracy, power, equality, sovereignty, freedom and obligation. The concepts and ideas are explained boththrough referring to classical texts and through use of examples from everyday life and contemporary politicsat home and abroad.
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