GEN1000 Perspectives on General Education
ASI1001/ PPE1004 Fundamentals of Political Science;
GEN1011 Fundamentals of Political Science
This module aims to provide a preliminary understanding of power and dominance, and to analyse the relationship between state and individuals. It introduces the fundamental concepts, methods and interpretative frameworks needed for a more systematic understanding of politics. It familiarises students with the major controversial political and socio-economic issues as well as the knowledge of the operations of various political systems.
Upon completion of this module, students should be able to:
a. develop an understanding of power and dominances;
b. illustrate the relationship between state and individuals;
c. examine the concepts of power, state, law, legitimacy, political culture, political participation, political system and party, and political development; and
d. critically analyse various political issues with major political concepts
1. Political Knowledge
1.1 Studying politics
1.2 Political thought
1.3 Political ideologies
2. Political actors and processes
2.1 Political culture and socialization
2.2 Nation and state
2.3 Political parties and interest groups
2.4 Election and voting
3. Political systems
3.1 Regimes
3.2 Constitutional design
3.3 Parliamentary system
3.4 Presidential system
4. Challenge to the state
4.1 Political development
4.2 Global Politics
1. Presentation (10%)
2. Test (20%)
3. Group Project (30%)
4. Examination (40%)
