Subject description
POL 150 is a broad comparative subject that aims to embed fundamental concepts that are essential to the study of politics: citizen, individual, gender, class, race, state, government, civil society, political parties and systems, as well as international organisations and institutions. It draws on Australian, Asia-Pacific, American, and European examples … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
POL 121 - Power in Australia
POL 100 - The Art of Politics
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
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Engagement hours
Contact hours: 2 hr lecture, 1 hr tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Evaluate how gender, class, race and geographic location affect politics and opportunity;
2.
Understand the diversity of national political systems and types of governments;
3.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of aspects of different political systems;
4.
Understand how national states interact with each other through regional and international association;
5.
Develop a theoretical understanding of power and conflict in local, national and international politics.
Assessment details
Minor Essay
Online Examination
Major Essay
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