pol2rap power and the passion representation and democracy in australian politics
POWER AND THE PASSION: REPRESENTATION AND DEMOCRACY IN AUSTRALIAN POLITICS
POL2RAP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines the nature of representation and democracy in Australian politics. Who gets to make political decisions and why? Which individuals and groups are represented (or not) in political decision-making? The subject begins by looking at ideas of representative democracy and how these can be applied to the Australian context. The subject then interrogates formal institutions of representative democracy in Australia, including electoral systems, parliament and political parties. It then examines the ways different social and political actors represent diverse ideas and identities, how they seek to influence decision-making, and limit or enable pathways to social change. The class will collectively choose the case studies we will examine, which may include the role of the media, grassroots activism, indigenous reconciliation, think tanks, unions, artists and popular culture, diaspora, farmers, and the business lobby. It concludes by considering whether Australia meets the ideals of representative democracy.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBec Strating
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Incompatible subjectsPOL3RAP OR POL1RAP OR POL11AUP
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