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Liberalism, especially when linked to democracy, is the dominant political philosophy of our times. However, it is wrong to think of liberalism in the singular, as there is no archetypal account of liberalism. Instead, both John Gray (1989) and Andrea Baumeister (1998) are correct when they refer to liberalisms in the plural. This course will introduce students to some of the main themes and debates contained within liberal political philosophy, particularly as they relate to the important issues of freedom and toleration. To this extent this module builds on the knowledge base that students have already developed through studying political theory and related concepts and issues at Level 4.

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an increasing awareness of a deeper understanding of both liberal political philosophy and contemporary political theory.
2. Begin to analyse and debate contemporary political theory issues, especially as they relate to freedom and toleration.
3. 秋葵视频 and reflect on both primary and secondary sources.
4. Have an increased awareness of developing academic skills that allows them to use a wide range of learning resources to research topics relevant to the academic discipline of politics.
5. Have an increased awareness of developing academic skills that allows them to make verbal and written arguments which summarise, compare, and analyse important issues relevant to the subject matter.

This module will critically examine a number of thinkers, issues, concepts, and debates relating to the subject matter. This may include thinkers associated with liberalism (such as Kant, Locke, Mill, and Rawls); challenges to liberalism (such as the Marxist and multicultural challenge); and contemporary debates (such as free speech and securitisation).

The course will be delivered by a mix of lectures and seminars, both of which have different pedagogic justifications and outcomes. In order to successfully participate and pass this module, students will be required to engage in a substantial degree of private study, to complete set reading every week, and engage in research for the preparation and writing of assignments. Workshops/seminars will provide space for students to discuss topics for coursework, and to discuss/refine their individual programme of reading and private study within the overall structure of the course outline. Furthermore, to supplement this reading material, this module will also use podcasts from a number of different sources. Students are expected to critically engage with these podcasts in the same manner they would with any reading.

Coursework - Textual Analysis: 20% weighting, 40% pass mark.
Learning Outcomes: 1, 3, 4 & 5.
Outline Details: A textual analysis chosen from a list provided. 1,500 words.

Coursework - Annotated Bibliography: 35% weighting, 40% pass mark.
Learning Outcomes: 1 - 5.
Outline Details: An annotated bibliography for a topic chosen from a list provided. 2,000 words.

Essay: 45% weighting, 40% pass mark.
Learning Outcomes: 1 - 5.
Outline Details: An essay from a list provided. 2,500 words.

Formative Assessment: The relative formative assessment for the textual analysis will be seminar-based activities. This includes the reading of primary and secondary sources, and the discussion of the relevant ideas. More support and guidance will be provided throughout the first term. There will be no formative assessment tasks for the annotated bibliography and essay as they are not new forms of assessment (students were exposed to annotated bibliographies and essays Level 4). More support and guidance will be provided throughout the second term.