POLS2105 Political Leadership and Executive Government
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Political Science |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course focuses on political leadership, as manifested in executive government in Australia. The course begins by examining different approaches to the study of political leadership, as well as theories of leadership and leadership styles. The rest of the course mainly takes an institutional approach to the study of political leadership in Australia, looking at the impact of institutional design within political systems, and examining in detail the institutions within the Australian political executive: Cabinet, Ministers, and chief executives (Prime Ministers and Premiers). The course also explores the roles of those who advise political leaders - political advisers and senior bureaucrats. While the course focuses on Australian political leadership, the Australian experience is illuminated by international comparisons. The course aims to develop students' knowledge about key Australian executive institutions and their distinctive characteristics, as well as increasing their understanding of theories of political leadership. This course will count in the Political Science major and in List 1 of the Policy Studies major. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to: 1. understand the different approaches to the study of political leadership 2. understand the operation of the different institutions within Australian executive government 3. understand Australian executive government in a comparative context 4. understand the different theories of political leadership 5. demonstrate advanced skills in oral and written communication, research and critical analysis |
| Indicative Assessment | 2,500 word essay (50%), tutorial participation (5%) a group presentation (10%) and an examination (35%). |
| Workload | Two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorials each week. |
| Areas of Interest | Political Sciences |
| Requisite Statement | Two first year courses in POLS or by approval of the Convenor |
| Preliminary Reading |
N/A |
| Majors/Specialisations | Political Science and Policy Studies |
| Academic Contact | Professor Dowding |
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