Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
This course provided the basic knowledge and understanding required for further education in political science. Examining the role of governments, regimes and the state, topics included an introduction to political ideologies and the different political models around the world, such as the models of political economy, identity, and class politics. The course also introduced key concepts across conservatism, socialism, and feminism as well as differences and debates within them.
4 weeks, 6 hours per week
Chris Henry
Associate Lecturer
The University of Kent
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Identify the different modes of the study of politics
- Identify the importance of models and theoretical frameworks
- Investigate Heywood's typology of political models
- Assess a number of ways in which power operates in politics
- Assess the logic of comparative politics
- Assess a range of approaches to forming and classifying political systems
- Explain some of the characteristics of the state
- Evaluate the merits of different ideologies
Syllabus
- The study of politics
- Political models and theories
- Politics and power
- Political systems and the State
- Political ideologies
Issued on 5th March 2021
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