City University of Hong Kong offered by Department of Public Policy with effect from Semester B in 2017/2018 Part I Course Overview Course Title: Contemporary Political Ideologies Course Code: Course Duration: One Semester Credit Units: 3 Level: Proposed Area: (for GE courses only) B3 Arts Humanities Study of Societies, Social Business Organisations Science Technology Medium of Instruction: English Medium of Assessment: English Prerequisites: Nil Precursors: Nil Equivalent Courses: SA3117 Exclusive Courses: Nil
Part II Course Details 1. Abstract (A 150-word description about the course) This course aims to 1) discuss the nature its role 2) introduce to students the contents of major critically examine their respective theoretical practical strengths, 3) assess the prospects for major to shape the development of. 2. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) (CILOs state what is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given stard of performance.) No. CILOs # Weighting* (if applicable) 1. Explain the nature recognise the role in political actions politics 2. Identify major examine their weaknesses 3. Critically evaluate political the contemporary political ideology 4. Analyse the 20% X X 30% X X Discovery-enriched curriculum related learning outcomes (please tick where appropriate) A1 A2 A3 30% X X X 20% X X X * If weighting is assigned to CILOs, they should add up to 100%. 100% # Please specify the alignment of CILOs to the Gateway Education Programme Intended Learning outcomes (PILOs) in Section A of Annex. A1: Attitude Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers. A2: Ability Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to self-life problems. A3: Accomplishments Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes.
3. Teaching Learning Activities (TLAs) (TLAs designed to facilitate students achievement of the CILOs.) Students are required to thoroughly study selected compulsory readings to acquire some in-depth the core concepts in strengths weaknesses of the major ideologies. Students are also required to apply their knowledge learnt in this course to some in a case study to demonstrate their ability to critically assess the political implications of these issues in the 21st century. TLA Brief Description CILO No. Hours/week (if applicable) 1 2 3 4 Readings Students are required to carefully read the 3 hours assigned readings of each week before the class. Lectures The lectures provide an overview on the topic each week. Primary source readings, audio-visual presentation, methodological issues comparative approaches will be selectively adopted in class. There will also be open discussions quizzes during the class. Students participation is required. 2 hours Group presentations Individual papers Students will form small groups to study practical issues from the. During the class, students shall present discuss the selected issues in group, answer questions from the audience. The audience should give comments responses to the presenters. Oral presentation discussion aim to assess students critical thinking, analytical skills various issues. Every student will finish a term paper individually. The paper shall demonstrate s writing skill ir ability to analyse contemporary issues with their. 4. Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs) (ATs are designed to assess how well s achieve the CILOs.) 1 hour Assessment Tasks/Activities CILO No. Weighting* Remarks 1 2 3 4 Continuous Assessment: 100 % Class participation Group presentation 20% 30% Oral presentations will be assessed both individually collectively as a group. Individual paper 50% Individual papers of no more than 2000 words should be written in the APA style include full bibliography Examination: 0 % * The weightings should add up to 100%. 100%
5. Assessment Rubrics (Grading of student achievements is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities with the following rubrics.) Assessment Task Criterion Excellent (A+, A, A-) 1. Participation Group presentation Ability to contribute to in-depth critical discussion on ideological policy issues derived from the theoretical topics introduced in lectures, to come up with critical reviews on the nature, strengths weaknesses of major ideologies on the pertinent issues debates in contemporary political discourse. With outsting Good (B+, B, B-) With considerable Fair (C+, C, C-) With limited clarity depth, the student major evaluates political policy from the perspective of relevance of Marginal (D) With little clarity depth, of ideology in political actions major evaluates political policy from the the 21 st century Failure (F) The student shows no knowledge on the subject matter as required in the CLOs. 4
2. Individual paper Ability to explore analyse a complex case related to contemporary political ideology, with demonstrated proofs in applying relevant conceptual framework to come up with possible solutions /or proposed political actions to tackle controversial political or policy issues embedded in the case, to present the findings with a structured written report spelling out an in-depth, logical persuasive analysis. With outsting With considerable With limited clarity depth, the student major evaluates political policy from the perspective of relevance of With little clarity depth, of ideology in political actions major evaluates political policy from the the 21 st century The student shows no knowledge on the subject matter as required in the CLOs. 5
Part III Other Information (more details can be provided separately in the teaching plan) 1. Keyword Syllabus (An indication of the key topics of the course.) Ideology,, political thought political action, liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, anarchism, nationalism, fascism/nazism, feminism, ecologism, religious fundamentalism, globalisation. 2. Reading List 2.1 Compulsory Readings (Compulsory readings can include books, book chapters, or journal/magazine articles. There are also collections of e-books, e-journals available from the CityU Library.) Heywood, Andrew. (2017). Political Ideologies: An Introduction. 6 th edition. New York: Palgrave MacMillan. 2.2 Additional Readings (Additional references for students to learn to expir knowledge about the subject.) 1. Adams, Ian. (2001). Political Ideology Today. Manchester: Manchester University Press. 2. Baxter, B. (1999). Ecologism: An Introduction. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press 3. Beasley, C. (1999). What is Feminism? London: Sage. 4. Beiner, Ronald (1992). What s the Matter with Liberalism? Berkeley: University of California Press. 5. Beiner, Ronald (ed.) (1999). Theorizing Nationalism. Albany: State of New York University Press. 6. Bellamy, R. (1992). Liberalism Modern Society: A Historical Argument. Cambridge: Polity Press. 7. Bruce, S. (2000). Fundamentalism. Oxford: Polity Press. 8. Dunn, John (1984). The Politics of Socialism: An Essay in Political Theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 9. Eatwell, R. (1996). Fascism: A History. London: Vintage. 10. Freeden, Michael (2003). Ideology: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 11. Gellner, Ernest (1983). Nations Nationalism. Oxford: Basil Blackwell. 12. Gellner, Ernest (1997). Nationalism. London: Weidenfelf & Nicolson. 13. Gray, John (1995). Liberalism. Milton Keynes: Open University Press. 14. Howard, Michael W. (ed.) (2001). Socialism. New York: Humanity Books. 15. McLellan, D. (ed.) (1980). The Thought of Karl Marx. London: Macmillan. 16. Minogue, Kenneth R. (1968). The Liberal Mind. New York: Vintage Books. 17. Muller, Jerry Z. (ed.) (1997). Conservatism. Princeton: Princeton University Press. 18. O Sullivan, Noel (1976). Conservatism. London: St Martin s. 19. Scruton, Roger (2001). The Meaning of Conservatism. Basingstoke: Macmillan. 20. Shtromas, A. (ed.) (1994). The End of isms? Cambridge, Mass.: Blackwell. 21. Steger, Manfred B. (2003). Globalization: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 22. Wolff, R. P. (1998). In Defence of Anarchism. Berkeley: University of California Press. 6