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History of Economic Thought (ECON30008)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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The development of economic theory, emphasising the works of the classical and neoclassical economists and Keynes. The subject will be concerned with looking at modern economic theory from an historical perspective. Students will be expected to read original works as well as secondary literature.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand the pre-occupations of economists and the way these have changed over time.
- Appreciate the main contributions to economics, during the neoclassical period.
- Compare alternative views and approaches to economics.
- Contrast developments in various countries.
- Appreciate the influence of other subjects on the development of economics.
- Become familiar with major personalities and literature of economics.
Generic skills
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High level of development: written communication; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Moderate level of development: oral communication; problem solving; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
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Some level of development: collaborative learning; application of theory to practice.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Both of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON20002 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
ECON20001 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (80%)
- One essay of approximately 2000 words (20%)
- To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Robert Dixon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three hours of lectures/seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of at least 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Economics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024