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POLS2083 Contemporary Australian Political Issues

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Politics and International Relations
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Political Science
Offered in POLS2083 will not be offered in 2012
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course aims to explore the operation of Australian political institutions and processes through the examination of contemporary political issues.  It is not a current affairs course.  It will range widely across substantial new directions in the political system as well as responding to one-off events, such as elections or political crises.  Generally it will avoid terrain covered in other Australian Politics courses.

Indicative Assessment

One essay (45%), one examination (45%) and tutorial work totalling 10%.

Workload

Two lectures and one tutorial a week.

Areas of Interest Political Sciences
Requisite Statement

Two first-year courses in Political Science, or Philosophy, or with the permission of the lecturer.

Majors/Specialisations Political Science
Academic Contact To be advised

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