AUSTRALIAN POLITICS: GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY
POL1AUP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to the political ideas and institutions that are central to Australian politics. The subject examines ideas such as individual freedom, freedom of speech, democracy and inequality, and explores their relevance to Australian Politics. Students are also introduced to Australia's major political institutions, including the Parliament, the Prime Minister, the High Court and the Constitution, and to key players including the media.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nicholas Barry
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Core subject at first-year level for a Politics major in the Bachelor of Arts degree (ABA).
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Political Institutions. | Recommended | Singleton, G. Aitkin, D. Jinks, B. and Warhurst, J. | 10TH ED., PEARSON, 2013. |
| Readings | Government and Politics in Australia | Recommended | Fenna, A., Robbins, J. and Summers, J. | 10TH EDN, PEARSON 2014 |
| Readings | The Australian Political System in Action. | Recommended | Miragliotta, N., Errington, W., Barry, N. | 2ND ED. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2013 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Complete written work that demonstrates a broad evaluation of diverse positions/arguments regarding relevant topics in Australian Politics
- Activities:
- Major essay; short essay; on-going tutorial/LMS exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Produce a sustained complex written argument in Australian Politics.
- Activities:
- Major essay; short essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Produce critical reviews that demonstrate a broad and critical knowledge of the multiple sources and perspectives available for studying Australian politics.
- Activities:
- Major essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicholas Barry
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major essay - 1600-1800 words. | 45 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| On-going LMS/tutorial activities (equivalent to 1200 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Short essay (1000 words). | 25 | 01 |