Australian Politics, Civics and Citizenship
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
POLI 1013
Undergraduate
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
013564
4.5
Yes
School of Creative Industries
To develop students' knowledge of the dynamics and structures of the Australian political system and the consequences for society.
Students will develop broad understanding and knowledge of the Australian political system through analysis and discussion of history and the philosophy of democracy, the theories of "power" and knowledge and the separation of powers between tiers of government through "Federalism". Students will also explore the parliamentary system and democratic processes, representative democracy and the electoral system, the concept of responsible government in the executive and public service, new politics (social and environmental policy), Indigenous Australians in the political sphere, ideology and the party system, political culture and media discourse.
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Singleton, G, Aitkin, D, Jinks, B & Warhurst, J 2013, Australian Political Institutions, 10th ed, Pearson Longman, Sydney NSW
Cook, I, Walsh, M, Harwood, J 2009, Government and Democracy in Australia, 2nd ed, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, VIC
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Lecture | 1.5 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1.5 hours x 13 weeks | ||
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE | |||
External (Learnonline site ) | 3 Hours x 13 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Critical analysis, Essay, Learning log/Journal
EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.