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GD5404 Global Theory

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Students must be enrolled on the MLitt in Global, Social and Political Thought.

Planned timetable: tbc

Global Theory is one of two core semester two modules on the new Global, Social and Political Thought MLitt. It will examine the philosophies that have had, and continue to have, a global impact - ranging from many of the great international religions, to philosophies ancient and modern, including Aristotelianism, Machiavellianism, Marxism, Liberalism, Populism, Orientalism and Wahhabism.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 hour Seminars (11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 264

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor R Whatmore
Module teaching staff: Professor Richard Whatmore