pol3rap democ, citizen and represent
DEMOCRACY, CITIZENSHIP AND REPRESENTATION
POL3RAP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we examine representative democracy in Australia, focusing on the key ideas, representative institutions and political actors animating Australian politics. We explore the concepts of democracy, citizenship and representation, and then consider how these ideas have been put into practice in Australia. Students will examine the Australian party system in depth, with a particular focus on ideological and organisational change in Australia's political parties. The subject will also explore changes in the nature of election campaigning and media coverage in Australia, and it will examine the important role played by interest groups and social movements. We conclude the semester by considering the feasibility of participatory and deliberative alternatives to representative democracy.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNicholas Barry
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Politics subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL1RAP, POL2RAP, POL11AUP from 2004-2006
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Government, politics, power and policy in Australia | Preliminary | Parkin, A., Summers, J. & Woodward, D. | 8TH EDN, LONGMAN 2006 |
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