POLS2103 Australian Democracy: Comparative & Theoretical Approaches
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Politics and International Relations |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Political Science |
| Offered in | POLS2103 will not be offered in 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course explores the nature of Australian democracy. It builds on a developing understanding of the dynamics of the Australian political system and its institutions. The course considers various theories of democracy e.g. liberal, pluralist, feminist and Marxist perspectives. It also examines the origins of democracy in Australia and its historical development, and seeks to establish what is distinctive about Australian democracy. How resilient is Australian Democracy in the face of the challenges of the 21st Century? |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will consist of a research essay of 3000 words, a tutorial paper, a two-hour examination and tutorial participation. |
| Workload |
22 lectures, weekly tutorials. |
| Areas of Interest | Political Sciences |
| Requisite Statement |
12u of 1st year POLS courses |
| Preliminary Reading |
Maddox, G. Australian Democracy in Theory and Practice, 5th ed. Longman, Sydney. Sawer, M., Abjorensen, N. and Larkin, P. Australia: The State of Democracy, Federation Press, Sydney, 2008. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Political Science |
| Academic Contact | Prof D Marsh |
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