PLT4809 - Australian National Government

Leader: Nick Economou

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

Characteristics and operation of constitutional democracy in Australia and selected political debates of contemporary import. Topics include political traditions and the growth of government; political culture and citizenship; the hybrid with special reference to the role of the Senate; constitutional reform; governmental reform; contemporary party political debate.

Assessment

Precis exercise (1500 words): 20%
Essay (4500 words): 40%
Examination (3 hours): 40%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week