The Politics of Inequality
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| POLI3136 | Politics and International Relations | 3 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- POLI3136
- School
- Politics and International Relations
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module introduces students to some of the key theories, concepts and definitions of social, political, and economic inequality. The module considers key debates regarding the nature of equality and inequality, which inequalities are permissible, and what it means to live in a society of equals.
Target Students
Available to Final Year UG students in the School of Politics and International Relations on single and joint honours plans. Also available to Final Year UG students on the Philosophy, Politics and Economics plan, and incoming exchange students based in the School of Politics and International Relations.
Classes
This module will be delivered by a combination of lectures and seminars
Assessment
- 50% Assignment 1: 2,000 word essay
- 50% Assignment 2: 2,000 word essay
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide students with an accurate understanding of the complexities of defining, theorising, and combating inequality in various forms, to introduce students to key theories and debates on the nature of equality and inequality, and to help students identify the theoretical assumptions and difficult choices behind efforts to combat inequality.Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with different conceptualisations of equality and inequality
- Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with the key debates regarding how inequality should be addressed
- Students will improve their ability to develop coherent, systematic arguments
- Students will develop their ability to formulate arguments in writing and in the course of in-person discussion
- Students will be able to identify normative commitments behind real-life efforts to combat discrimination
- Students will be able to make connections behind theoretical approaches to inequality and real-life obstacles to equality
- Students will be able to use the internet to identify relevant sources of information for their coursework
- Students will be able to engage in effective communication with others employing electronic media on-line
- Students will develop their ability for effective time management
- Students will develop their capacity to finish complex tasks