| CODE | LAS1080 | ||||||
| TITLE | Politics, Society and Ethics | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | I - Introductory Level | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for the Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This Unit serves as a platform to explore and identify the links between the world of politics, the sociological and psychological fabric of contemporary society and the array of ethical principles in public life. Through a transdisciplinary approach, this unit helps students to understand the implications of political ethics which is defined as the practice of making moral judgments about social/cultural developments and political action. It is intended to expose students to the multi-faceted features of the social sciences. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the Unit the student will be able to: - describe the ethical principles underlying political choices and the moral dilemmas inherent; - analyze how social developments and political actions affect human dignity and the common good; - appraise the ethical implications of policy choices; - reflect on a portfolio of case studies about standards of conduct in Maltese public life within a globalized scenario. 2. Skills: By the end of the Unit the student will be able to: - evaluate political actions; - assess the sociological fabric of Maltese society; - apply the principles of good governance and ethical behaviour; - engage in debate and self-reflexivity. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Vassallo, M.T. (2022), Kollox Politika? Governanza, Religjon, Ekonomija, Amministrazzjoni Pubblika. Malta: Malta University Publishing. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Seminar | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Luke Buhagiar Mario Thomas Vassallo |
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