Modern Political Thought (L2031)
Modern Political Thought
Module L2031
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module addresses some of the most important texts in the history of western political philosophy. It covers the work of seven major political thinkers and aims to provide students with knowledge of the broad contours of modern political thought from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Students will develop their ability to analyse philosophical arguments and to situate the texts studied in the appropriate historical contexts. Throughout, the aim will be to encourage close textual reading whilst developing an awareness of the wider themes and concepts that inform modern political thought.
Module learning outcomes
Show knowledge of a range of political philosophers and their arguments, as well as key concepts in political thought
Ability to understand and critique political philosophical arguments
A critical understanding of themes in modern political thought
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof James Hampshire
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Hannah Richter
Assess convenor
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