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SSC5
Introduction to Politics
Introduces the purpose, character and organisation of the state
and also the modern role of institutions. The study of politics
in action and behaviourism will also be key components.
SSC2
Comparative Political Systems
Themes include constitutional concepts, issues and structures; party
politics and ideology; the state and individual rights - studied
post-1945 in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
SSC3
The European Union
The origins and development of the Common Market, and its inexorable
development towards European union.
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EB1
Introduction to Economics
A prerequisite for other courses in Economics, but complete in itself.
Consists of microeconomics (supply, demand, distribution) and macroeconomics
(income, employment, inflation) and the application of these to
world problems.
EB2
International Economics
Theoretical micro- and macroeconomic aspects of international trade,
with particular attention to current issues for practical application.
EB3
Development Economics
A general introduction to the economics of development and underdevelopment,
in theory and practice; uneven development in the Third World, and
also in First and Second world blocs.
EB4
Introduction to Business I
Business terms and practices, and business within the national economy;
includes public/private sector, decision-making and marketing.
EB5
Introduction to Business II
Continues and develops from EB4, adding the role of marketing, production
and finance departments in further detail, as well as business within
the national and global economy.
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PHL1
Introduction to Philosophy
For beginners or as a refresher course. Aims to clarify the nature
of philosophical enquiry and to train the students in techniques
of philosophical thinking.
PHL2
Ethics
In addressing the fundamental question 'how should I live?', the
course divides its time each week between theoretical ethics (moral
philosophy) and a problem in everyday practical ethics.
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REL1
Comparative Religion
Includes consideration of features of Christianity, Judaism, Islam,
Eastern and Primal religions, studied comparatively under such headings
as Ideas of God, Ritual and Religious Experience.
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PSY1
Introduction to Psychology
Includes approaches to psychology; biological and development approaches,
perception and consciousness, learning, motivation, 'tests', personality,
mental health and social psychology.
PSY2
Theories of Personality
Explores and contrasts various major theorists, including Freud,
Jung, Rogers, Kelly, Cattell and Skinner.
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MA3
Mathematics
Designed to promote mathematical background to support study at
St. Clare's or later of subjects such as Business, Economics or
Management, this course includes study of functions, statistics,
data analysis, and probability.
MA4
Advanced Mathematics
Includes elements of Calculus, trigonometry and numberical analysis.
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