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2. Description of two likely political activities and explanation of how/why these are related to beliefs (4 marks available): • Description of two likely activities and a clear explanation of how/why these are related to beliefs – 4 marks • Description of two likely political activities but with problems in the explanation of one or both of these (eg explanation is not clearly written or contains factual inaccuracies) – 3 marks • Description of one likely political activity and a clear explanation of how/why these are related to beliefs – 2 marks • Description of one likely political activities but with problems in the explanation of this (eg explanation is not clearly written or contains factual inaccuracies) – 1 mark • Answer not attempted; or both political activities are unlikely for the designated ideology; or both descriptions/explanations contain significant factual inaccuracies – 0 marks 3a. Identification of one main ideological opponent (1 mark available): • Correct – 1 mark • Absent or incorrect – O marks 3b. Two main criticisms by opponents (2 marks available): • Two main criticisms identified and correctly described – 2 marks • Two main criticisms identified but one description contains minor inaccuracies – 1 and ½ marks • One main criticism identified and correctly described – 1 mark • One main criticisms identified but the description of this contains minor inaccuracies – ½ mark • Both criticisms offered are not main criticisms; or are main criticisms but contain significant factual inaccuracies (0 marks) 3c. Discussion of why opponents are wrong (2 marks available)? • Excellent (both main criticisms convincingly addressed) – 2 marks • Good (both main criticisms addressed but some problems in relation to the clarity or convincingness of one) – 1 and ½ marks • Adequate (one main criticism convincingly addressed) – 1 mark • Poor (one main criticism addressed but some problems in relation to the clarity or convincingness of this) – ½ mark • Not attempted; or no clear and convincing address to either of the criticisms - 0 marks 3d. Anything in common (1 mark available)? • Correct identification of things in common or that the ideologies have nothing in common – 1 mark • Incorrect – 0 marks 4. Style, ie grammar, spelling, adherence to word length (2 marks available): • Significant deficiencies in one or more of the following - grammar, spelling, adherence to word length – 0 marks • Minor deficiencies in grammar, spelling or word-length – 1 mark • No deficiencies – 2 marks ASSESSMENT DETAILS – ESSAY – 30% Please write a 2000 word essay on one of the following topics: 1. ‘A good government is one that protects vulnerable people and which enables all individuals to develop their inherent capacities’. Do you agree or disagree? Illustrate your answer by reference to both Social Liberalism AND either Classical Liberalism or Neo-liberalism. POLS1301 Modern Political Ideologies Course Profile Semester One - 2006 Page # 9
2. ‘The government and legal system should uphold traditional moral virtue and sexual behaviour – for example by outlawing pornography and homosexuality’. Do you agree or disagree? Illustrate your answer by reference to both Liberalism and Conservatism. 3. ‘Liberalism is not able to adequately address central problems in our time. Socialism, as envisaged by Marx, is the only way forward’. Do you agree or disagree? Illustrate your answer by reference to both Liberalism and Marxism AND one important problem in the world, or Australia, in the present day. 4. ‘Anarchism is the only political ideology compatible with human freedom’. Do you agree or disagree? Illustrate your answer by reference to anarchism and (either) liberalism or socialism. 5. ‘Democracy is a universal good; it should be practised in all political communities in the world today’. Do you agree or disagree? (In your answer make sure you specify the type of democracy your argument is referring to). 6. ‘In the world today, the possibilities of liberal democracy are significantly undermined by differences of wealth, culture and/or gender’. Do you agree or disagree? 7. ‘Both men and women have a lot to gain from feminism’. Do you agree or disagree? 8. ‘Totalitarianism represents the darker side of western political thought; the central and enduring values of the Enlightenment were not abandoned but rather transformed or turned upside down’. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss in relation to fascism. 9. ‘Ecologism is the only ideology in the 21st century able to address major problems of the present and future’. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss in relation to ecologism and one other political ideology studied in POLS1301. 10. ‘In a truly multicultural society there must be more than toleration of minorities and different cultures; the basic fabric of society needs to change so all cultures are respected and all citizens have a voice in democratic decision-making’ Do you agree or disagree? 11. ‘Religious fundamentalism is an anti-modern force in the world today; it seeks to overturn Enlightenment values and to diminish human rights and freedoms’. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss in relation to either Christian Fundamentalism or Islamism 12. ‘Nationalism is always a pernicious force’. Do you agree or disagree? Please note: • Make sure you consult the Marking Criteria while preparing your essay (see below) • Your essay should be approximately 2000 words (and definitely no less than 1800 words or more than 2200 words). Marks will be deducted for essays that are under or over length. Marks will also be deducted for incorrect grammar or spelling. • All essays need to present an argument and to offer reasons that support this argument. Make sure you fully explain the reasons (so another person can understand them). Also provide some ‘evidence’ to support your claims. There are two sorts of ‘evidence’ that will be particularly useful for POLS1301: o Other authors who confirm your argument and/or support your reasons for making this argument (see especially the POLS1301 textbook, the Course Reader, and the list of Recommended Readings in this Course Profile). o Examples drawn from current or past events in Australia, other countries, or the world at large. Indicate exactly how (in your view) these events help substantiate your argument/reasons. • All sources utilised in the preparation of the essay must be adequately referenced. The penalties for plagiarism are serious! (See below). If you do not already know how to reference see the School’s Essay Guide (to be handed out in class and available on-line at http://www.polsis.uq.edu.au//materials/psis-essay-guide-2006.pdf). Essays must include a Reference List or Bibliography; this List is not counted as part of the total word-count of the essay. POLS1301 Modern Political Ideologies Course Profile Semester One - 2006 Page # 10
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