Introduction to Politics and Government (8296.2)

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Syllabus

This unit provides students with an overview and understanding of the theory, institutions and processes of politics and government in Australia. It provides an introduction to the concepts of representative and responsible government and the functions of the constitution. It examines the principles of federalism, parliamentary government, the political executive, as well as the functions of the judiciary, the role of the Head of State, bureaucracy, voting systems, party systems, pressure groups, the media, ethnic diversity and citizenship as well as national security and globalisation.

Learning Outcomes

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1. Gain an understanding of general principles and central institutions of government.

2. Gain an understanding of the relationship between principles, institutions (formal & informal) and processes of government in Australia in an international context.

3. Gain an understanding of how the current Australian government operates within the context of these principles, institutions and processes in the context of globalisation, citizenship and national security.

Assessment Items

Contact Hours

Three hours per week.

Prerequisites

None

Incompatible Units

9549 Introduction to Western Political Thought