Politics in Developing Nations (7081.5)
| Level: | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit |
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| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline: | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
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Availability
This unit is no longer offered. Information may be available for Units in the following years:
- Version 1 - Start Date: 01/01/2006 End Date: 31/12/2006
- Version 2 - Start Date: 01/01/2007 End Date: 31/12/2008
- Version 3 - Start Date: 01/01/2009 End Date: 31/12/2012
- Version 4 - Start Date: 01/01/2013 End Date: 31/12/2015
- Version 5 - Start Date: 01/01/2016 End Date: 30/06/2016
Syllabus
This unit provides students with an introduction to politics in developing nations, especially those of the Asia-Pacific region.
Learning Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:
1. Understand the historical context of politics in developing nations.
2. Appreciate the complexity, distinctiveness and diversity of politics in developing nations.
3. Be able to link conceptual and theoretical ideas to political practice in developing countries.
4. Be able to analyse and explain political events in developing countries and effectively communicate this information.
Contact Hours
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites
675 Politics and Democracy OR 9548 Introduction to Politics OR 8296 Introduction to Politics and Government OR 9549 Introduction to Western Political Thought.