Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This subject has two aims, namely to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental elements of United States politics, and to give students an insight into the role of the media in the political process. It has four parts: foundations of democracy (the constitution), the media and the political process (congressional and presidential elections, party politics), the media and contemporary political issues (civil rights, poverty, crime and urban decay) and wither America? (Republican revolution, new world order, MacAustralia). All parts seek to describe the dynamics of the political process and the way politics is presented, via the media, to the American people and the world at large.
Assessment Tutorial paper (1500 words): 20% + Essay one (2500 words): 40% + Examination (2 hours): 40%