Australian State politics
Brian Costar
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Caulfield
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject students are exptected to have acquired an understanding of the operation of political power among the formal and informal institutions of Australian state politics and the place of State governments within the federation.
Synopsis The subject involves detailed analysis of the functions of State governments and comparative studies of State electoral systems, State party systems, leadership styles, and the political economies of the States. The subject concentrates on Victoria and Queensland and includes appraisals of recent governments in these States.
Assessment second year Class test (1 hour): 20%
* Essay (3000
words): 30%
* Tutorial presentation: 20%
* Examination (2 hours): 30%
Assessment third year Class test (1 hour): 20%
* Essay (3000 words):
30%
* Tutorial presentation: 20%
* Examination (2 hours): 30%
*
Third-year students will be required to attempt an exam question of a
theoretical nature.
Recommended texts
Bennett S Affairs of state Allen and Unwin, 1992
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