PAIS101 Australian Politics
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | June | |||||||||
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| Restrictions | POLS100 or PAIS101 | |||||||||
| 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 information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |