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Seminar in Economics and Commerce A (ECON10002)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Program Administrator: fbe-aso@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Classical Political Economy and Economic Liberalism
The focus of the subject will be on Classical Political Economy and the inter-play of political and economic ideas. The central figures of this school, Adam Smith, Thomas Robert Malthus, David Ricardo, and Karl Marx, are studied with the purpose of uncovering these ideas and assessing their relevance for the modern world. Particular emphasis is placed on relating the methods, concepts, and conclusions of the classical economists to those of modern mainstream economic theory and contemporary views on the role of the State in economic affairs. Students will be expected to read original works as well as secondary literature.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- read and understand the primary sources referred to in the subject
- critically evaluate the ideas of the writers referred to in the subject
- see that economic ideas and social philosophy are inter-related
- see contemporary economic and political ideas in historical perspective
Generic skills
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High level of development: oral communication; written communication; problem solving; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; team work.
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Some level of development: statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; sysnthesis of data and other information; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have permission from the subject coordinator AND must have completed the following subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON10004 | Introductory Microeconomics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON10003 | Introductory Macroeconomics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50%)
- Assignments, essay and seminar presentations totalling not more than 5000 words (50%)
- To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Robert Dixon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1.5- hour seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Program Administrator: fbe-aso@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of at least 170 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be advised.
- Subject notes
This subject is available to high achieving students who have completed no more than one semester of study at the University of Melbourne and a total of no more than 50 level-1 points. Selection is based on the grade average achieved across these 50 points of study at the University of Melbourne. To allow the subject to function in a true seminar format a quota of 25 students will be applied. Students need to apply on line. Please note strict deadlines apply; contact the Faculty for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022