PLT2701

Victorian State Politics and Policy

(ART)

Brian Costar

8 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Second semester + Caulfield + Prohibition: PCY2005

Synopsis: The functions of State governments and comparative studies of State electoral systems and elections, State party systems, leadership styles, and the political economies of the States. The subject concentrates on Victoria and Queensland and includes appraisals of recent governments in these States.

Assessment: Class test (1 hour): 20% + Essay (3000 words): 30% + Tutorial presentation: 20% + Examination (2 hours): 30%