PAIS101 Australian Politics
Updated: 15 January 2008| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | |||||||||
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| 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 Australian political institutions and processes. After discussing the nature of politics, the unit goes on to examine the Constitution and constitutionalism, federalism, state and local government, parliament, the High Court, political parties and pressure groups, representation and elections, the public sector, the media and future directions for Australia's political institutions. The theme of democracy is examined throughout the unit. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
Text(s):Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |