Political Philosophy
Course content
The course concerns the normative political basis for societal organization. Classical theories in political philosophy and their foundations are scrutinized, focusing in particular on recent and contemporary such theories. Themes include justice, equality, freedom, democracy, power, community, feminism, conservatism, nationalism, pluralism, multiculturalism, identity politics and methodology in political philosophy.
Teaching takes the form of lectures and seminars. Twice a week there is lecture; once a week there is a seminar where the students in groups work on short writing exercises and have other activities around the central texts / questions of the course.
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Requires at least the equivalent to 30 ECTS passed within philosophy.
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- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
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Oral examination
- Exam registration requirements
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In order to meet the requirement of active participation, which is a requirement for taking the standard exam, 7 out of 8 written assignments must be approved, including the two individual assignments (the rest of the assignments are group assignments). Also, for each of the individual assignments, students must receive oral feedback from a teacher in addition to written feedback.
- Aid
- Only certain aids allowed
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- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Class Instruction
- 82
- Preparation
- 322,5
- English
- 404,5
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- HFIB00831U
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Programme level
- Bachelor
Bachelor choiceMaster’s minor subject
- Duration
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1 semester
- Placement
- Spring
- Studyboard
- Study Board of Communication
Contracting department
- Department of Communication
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Humanities
Course Coordinator
- Nils Holtug (4-706a716e426a776f306d7730666d)
Teacher
Nils Holtug, Mikko Salmela
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