PLT4329 - Republicanism and Constitutionalism in Australia

Leader: TBA

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

Notions of republicanism, monarchism and citizenship inherent in the constitution of the Australian polity. The constitution in this sense means both the written document with its surrounding conventions and the ideas and ideologies upon which the polity is founded. The debate over republicanism and constitutionalism in Australia will be explored from cultural, historical, institutional, theoretical and comparative perspectives.

Assessment

Essay (6000 words): 50%
Seminar participation: 10%
Examination (3 hours): 40%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week