ATS1050 Big ideas in politics, philosophy and economics
Faculty of Arts
ATS1050 Big ideas in politics, philosophy and economics is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1050
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1050
2 units list ATS1050 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Politics, philosophy and economics
Overview
This dedicated unit will introduce PPE students to the big ideas that have shaped the contemporary world and the ambitious ideas that seek to alter it. This unit will introduce students to major ideas in Politics, Philosophy and Economics in an innovative learning environment. PPE students will comprehend and analyse the inter-relationships between politics and the good life, freedom and the economy and how we know what we know in order to behave ethically in a globalised society.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online testOther20%
- Analytical exerciseAssignment20%
- Essay40%
- Multimedia or Policy briefAssignment20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and explain key concepts in politics, philosophy and economics;
- 2
analyse the inter-relationships between political, philosophical and economic concepts and ideas;
- 3
assess the challenges of living ethically within the, at times, competing demands of a globalising society;
- 4
utilise research skills to develop and communicate arguments in verbal and written forms.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Matteo Bonotti
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Matteo Bonotti
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1050?
ATS1050 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1050?
ATS1050 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS2206 and ATS2252.
When is ATS1050 offered?
In 2022, ATS1050 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1050?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1050 have an exam?
No. ATS1050 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.