POLS2043 Pressure Groups and Political Lobbying
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Politics and International Relations |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Political Science |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course involves the study of the impact of pressure groups on politics and policy-making in Australia. The role of both sectional groups (such as business organisations and trade unions), promotional groups (including the environmental and women's lobbies), as well as professional independent lobbyists, will be examined. The course will also address differing styles of interaction between groups and governments, such as consultative strategies, political lobbying, direct action, election campaigning and public opinion management. |
| Indicative Assessment |
2,500 word essay (50%), tutorial work (5%) and final examination or second essay (45%). |
| Workload |
Two lectures and one tutorial a week. |
| Areas of Interest | Political Sciences |
| Requisite Statement |
Two first-year courses in Political Science, or with the permission of the lecturer. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Political Science, Cognitive Major (Contemporary Asian Societies), Australian Studies, Human Sciences, and Policy Studies |
| Academic Contact | Professor Warhurst |
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