MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


PLT4329/0

Republicanism and constitutionalism in Australia

Brian Costar

10 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis This subject is concerned with the notions of republicanism, monarchism and citizenship which are inherent in the constitution of the Australian polity. The constitution of the polity 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 Written (4500 words): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

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