Australian Politics and Government (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Nick Economou and Dennis Woodward
Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able: 1. To introduce students to the discipline of Politics and to foster a critical understanding of contemporary Australian politics. 2. To introduce students to the demands of studying politics at the tertiary level and to foster an ability to present clear and coherent arguments in a tutorial situation and to write analytically rigorous essays. 3. To foster a critical understanding of Australia's key political and governmental institutions and their inter-relations. 4. To foster a critical understanding of theories about the nature of liberal democracy and power in the context of Australian politics. 5. To foster an ability to examine current political events within a framework informed by an understanding of the major themes and processes of contemporary politics. 6. To foster an enthusiasm for the study of Australian politics.
Assessment: Written exercise (500 words): 10% + Essay (2000 words): 40% + Tutorial attendance, participation and presentation: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 40%
Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
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