POLS1301 - School of Political Science and International Studies ...

last tutorial (Week 13). No late submissions will be accepted for work performed in place of tutorial
attendance or participation.
Mark
Standards
0-4 Little or no positive contribution to tutorial discussion in the 10 compulsory tutorials.
5 Positive contribution to tutorial discussion in 5 of the 10 compulsory tutorials.
6 Positive contribution to tutorial discussion in 6 of the 10 compulsory tutorials.
7 Positive contribution to tutorial discussion in 7 of the 10 compulsory tutorials.
8 Positive contribution to tutorial discussion in 8 of the 10 compulsory tutorials.
9 Positive contribution to tutorial discussion in 9 of the 10 compulsory tutorials.
10 Positive contribution to tutorial discussion in all 10 of the compulsory tutorials.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS – TUTORIAL PAPER (20%)
Please write a short paper of 1200 words and hand this to your tutor. The paper is worth 20% of
your total course assessment and will be marked out of 20.
The topic is:
Imagine you are a 20 year old student living in Brisbane in 2006 (please feel free to imagine any
other characteristics such your gender, race or ethnicity, sexuality and country of citizenship). You are
a supporter of one of the following ideologies:
• Classical Liberalism and Neo-Liberalism (treat as one ideology)
• Social Liberalism
• Conservatism
• Socialism (Classical Marxism only; do not select Marxism-Leninism or what is commonly
referred to as ‘communism’)
• Anarchism
Now answer all three of the following three questions:
1. Identify and describe the four main beliefs that most define your view of the world and of politics?
(400 words max)
2. Describe two political activities you are likely to engage in and explain why/how these activities are
related to your beliefs (approx 300 words).
3. a. Name one of your main ideological opponents? (2 words max).
b. What are two of the main criticisms your opponents have of your beliefs? (approx 200
words)
c. Why, in your view, are your opponents wrong? (approx 200 words)
d. Do you have anything in common with your ideological opponents? (100 words)
Please note:
• This paper should be written in the first person. Begin with the statement ‘I am a 20 year old
student living in Brisbane in 2006. I am also a (social liberal)….’. Then follow the prescribed
format; clearly indicate (label) your answer to each question. (more over page)
• Pay attention to the required word length for each question. Marks will be deducted for overlength
answers and for poor grammar and spelling.
POLS1301 Modern Political Ideologies
Course Profile
Semester One - 2006 Page # 7