GOVT1101 - Australian Politics

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Nicholas James Bromfield
Email: nicholas.bromfield@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit introduces students to debates about the nature and limits of Australian democracy, to the major institutions of Australian politics, and to the distribution of power in Australian society. Major institutions and forces such as parliament, executive government, the federal system, political parties and the media are examined as arenas of power, conflict and consensus. Who rules? How? Which groups are excluded?

Assessments

1x2000wd essay (40%), 1x1000wd critical research exercise (10%), 1x 2hr exam (40%) and tutorial participation (10%)

Textbooks

Texts to be advised.

Classes

1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week

The information displayed above is indicative only as online information is subject to change without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney