ATS3253 Politics, philosophy and economics in the world
Faculty of Arts
ATS3253 Politics, philosophy and economics in the world is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- 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 ATS3253
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3253
No unit lists ATS3253 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must have completed ATS1050, ATS1051 and ATS2252.
Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Politics, philosophy and economics single and double degrees.
Overview
In the final year PPE students will apply their new-found skills and knowledge to real-world situations. This experiential learning-based unit challenges PPE students to identify and define a problem and use the concepts and skills learned during the degree to attempt a collective solution. Interacting with networks, stakeholders and actors beyond the classroom, PPE graduates will leave Monash with a competitive edge in the changing workplace in Australia and the world.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Case studyAssignment20%
- Presentation30%
- ReflectionAssignment10%
- Policy briefAssignment40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
utilise skills and knowledge across the fields of philosophy, politics and economics to identify a real-world problem;
- 2
collaborate with peers and stakeholders beyond the classroom to develop a suitable solution to an identified problem;
- 3
write persuasively about the identified issue and possible solutions;
- 4
effectively communicate research in academic and professional contexts to diverse audiences;
- 5
think reflexively about study, research and changing work practices.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based 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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. 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.
This unit provides students with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to their studies.
This unit allows students to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages students in enquiry-based learning, where they will be encouraged to use their own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
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).
The unit will use specific software applications. Instructions will be given to students on how to access and install relevant software.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ben Wellings
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ben Wellings
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3253?
ATS3253 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3253 offered?
In 2022, ATS3253 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3253?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3253 have an exam?
No. ATS3253 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.