Overview
An examination of the contested nature of the political and key methodological approaches to the study of politics both theoretically and in practice.
This paper examines the different ways people can organise, and the different techniques they can use, to resist political authorities and practices they perceive as illegitimate.
This paper is 100% internally assessed.
About this paper
| Paper title | The 'Political': Theory and Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,972.25 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MPols
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Politics website
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
The required readings will be available on eReserve on Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of key methodological approaches to the study of politics and the contested nature of what constitutes the political.
- Have the capacity to undertake independent research and identify relevant research sources.
- Have the ability to apply ideas and methods to new situations in written analysis and in practice.