Introduction to Politics and Government (11235.1)
Level: | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 1 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline: | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
Availability
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year Teaching Period Convener Mode of Delivery 2021 Semester 1 DR Mary WALSH (Ph: +61 2 62012515 ) FLEXIBLE 2021 Semester 2 DR Mary WALSH (Ph: +61 2 62012515 ) ON-CAMPUS
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Syllabus
This is an introductory unit providing students with an overview and understanding of the theory, institutions and processes of politics and government in Australia in an international context. The unit covers historical background, the Constitution, the High Court, federalism, political executives, parliament, political parties, corporate and business power, the media, national security and indigenous politics.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify the nature and significance of politics and government as human activities;
2. Apply concepts and theories in the study of politics and government to the analysis of political ideas, events, institutions and practices, relative to the historical and contemporary context;
3. Assess how politics is mediated and evaluate different interpretations of political issues and events;
4. Utilise knowledge creatively to construct a reasoned argument, identify conclusions and communicate these persuasively orally and in writing; and
5. Collaborate with others to achieve common goals through problem based group work.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
One 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial with problem based learning activities on-campus per week.
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Incompatible Units
None.
Equivalent Units
None.
Referenced Courses
- MGB201 Bachelor of Business Administration
- HLMG01 Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)/ Bachelor of Sports Management
- SCB201 Bachelor of Politics and International Relations
- SCMG01 Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Business
- SCAR01 Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Communication and Media
- SCSC02 Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Laws
- SCSC03 Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- SCAR02 Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Arts
- SCAR04 Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Design
- 330JA Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education)
- 327JA Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Arts
- SCB301 Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy (Economic Policy)
- SCB302 Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy (Sociology)
- 688AA Bachelor of Sports Management
- MGMG01 Bachelor of Sports Management/ Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management