CRWF8002 Federalism and Decentralisation

Offered By	Crawford School of Economics and Government
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Crawford School of Economics and Government
Offered in	CRWF8002 will not be offered in 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	The allocation of political power across tiers of government and the territorial organization of politics and institutions has re-emerged as a critical and controversial debate in contemporary political science. This course introduces students to debates on the territorial representation of interests by examining the theory and practice of federalism as well as the origins, explanations and impacts of the recent worldwide wave of decentralization. A theme of the course is the consequences of federalism and decentralization for peace, economic development and democracy. Theories of federalism Federalism and economic development Federalism and divided societies Decentralization and democracy Decentralization and the good governance agenda in the developing world Local governance
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: understand the origins of the federal idea and the variations in multilevel governance around the world explain the reasons for the recent worldwide wave of decentralization and the conditions under which central governments choose to centralize or decentralize debate emerging issues in local government and local governance
Indicative Assessment	Assessment items are essay (60%), in class exercise (10%), critical review (20%) and participation (10%).
Workload	30 contact hours (6 days x 5 days). Students are expected to spend another 50 hours (readings and assignment) to complete the course.
Course Classification(s)	SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Prescribed Texts	Reading Brick.
Technology Requirements	Internet and email access required.
Programs	Master of Public Policy, Master of Environmental Management and Development, Master of Public Administration, Master of International and Development Economics, and Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
Other Information	Delivery Mode: Semester 1, on campus, intensive. Classes will be held on Fridays and Mondays on alternate weeks (6 days over six weeks)
Academic Contact	Dr Ben Hillman

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