PAIS101 Introduction to Australian Politics
Updated: 02 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level A - Internet access required | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | June | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | POLS 100, 101 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Jim Maher (emaher@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit is a study of the major political institutions in Australia, and their operation in the Australian political context. Topics examined include federalism, parliament, the Constitution, parties and pressure groups. Consideration will also be given to the relations between these various institutions, and the significance of less tangible factors such as political power, the nature of democracy and the role of the media. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |