Politics: An Introduction (Online)
offered by Oxford University

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Estd. 1096

Politics: An Introduction (Online)
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Oxford University
Overview

Ability to identify and compare the key characteristics of political and governmental institutions and how they function

Duration	10 weeks
Total fee	₹26,500
Mode of learning	Online
Course Level	UG Certificate

Politics: An Introduction (Online)
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Oxford University
Highlights

Earn a certificate of completion from Oxford university

Politics: An Introduction (Online)
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Oxford University
Course details

What are the course deliverables?

Gain an understanding of the principal theories, concepts and ideologies that have influenced the development of the contemporary state
Develop an understanding of political behaviour
Understand how legislative and governmental systems work
Appreciate the connection between the global and local through studying policy-making and implementation processes
Analyse and discuss ideas critically
Compare and contrast politics in different countries
Research current political issues and relate them to the course material

More about this course

An understanding of the key elements of politics is essential if we are to understand how and why political decisions are made, how governments work and make sense of national and global events
Politics and policy has an impact on us all, whether or not we choose to be politically active

Politics: An Introduction (Online)
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Oxford University
Curriculum

Introducing Politics

Politics as a social science subject

Key elements of politics: ideas, behaviour, institutions and policy processes

Identifying state forms and functions

State-citizen relationships

Key Concepts in Politics

The relationship between power and authority

Identifying and classifying rights and freedoms

Equality as a key element of justice

Political Ideas and the State

Idea of the ?social contract? and rise of the liberal state

Collectivism, social provision and the liberal-democratic state

Marx and the capitalist state

Political Ideas and the State

Idea of the ?social contract? and rise of the liberal state

Collectivism, social provision and the liberal-democratic state

Marx and the capitalist state

Trends and Issues in International Politics

Theories of international politics

The Cold War and its aftermath

Conflict in the Middle East

Globalisation, International Institutions and the Idea of Global Governance

Theories of Globalization

Globalization and its critics

Institutes of economic governance

The idea of global governance

Political Ideologies and Movements of the Left.

Marxism and communism

Social democracy and reformism

Nationalsim and national liberation

Collectivism and state intervention

Feminism

Political Ideologies and Movements of the Right

Conservatism

Fascism and National Socialism

Neo-fascism

Neo-liberalism

Populism

Political Behaviour

Political identity and voting behaviour

Political parties and interest groups as political vehicles

Impact of the mass media on politics and government

Comparison of electoral systems

Overnmental Systems and Structures

Centralised and devolved systems of government

Legislative systems and representation

Constitutions

Leadership in government

Policy-making and Implementation

The notion of ?governance? in public administration

Models for decision-making

Management processes and policy implementation

Politics: An Introduction (Online)
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Oxford University
Faculty details

Dr Ian Taylor

Ian was awarded his doctorate from the LSE in 1977. Having taught previously at Bristol Polytechnic and Exeter University, he spent thirty years at Aston University, where he became Head of Public Policy in 2009. He has taught part-time for the Open University since 1985 and for the University of Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education since 2011.

Politics: An Introduction (Online)
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Oxford University
Entry Requirements

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Prerequisite: Familiar with using a computer for purposes such as sending email and searching the Internet

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