Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit will focus on Australia's political institutions and practices. Students will examine the role of government, the relationship between executive, legislative and judicial branches as well as their impact on society. Students will become familiar with phases in policy development and the relationship between institutions, government and policy-making. Students will become familiar with relevant conceptual and analytical models and learn to apply them to explain policy stages and processes. Students will examine the nature and roles of key actors and the policy framework, as well as the importance of liberal democratic institutions in the Australian federal system.

Assessment

Written work: 60%
2 hour exam: 40%
3rd level students are required to demonstrate greater levels of theoretical reflection and analysis in their written work than students studying at 2nd level.

Contact hours

2 hours per week (1 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial)

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

History-politics
Australian studies

Prerequisites

HPL1503 and HPL1504 or equivalents

Prohibitions

GSC2504, GSC2508, GSC2510, GSC3510, HPL2510