Australian Politics
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 3 Hours per Week
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This unit aims to provide students with a critical introduction to the Australian political system; the institutions and actors that comprise it; and the ideas and values that underpin the practice of democratic politics. Students will examine the origins and evolution of these key actors and institutions and consider how they are being challenged and transformed by technological change; new forms of political engagement; and shifting ideas of representation.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and dynamics of the Australian political system
2. Apply theoretical models to the analysis of political behaviour in Australia
3. Critically evaluate different perspectives on issues and problems
4. Perform logical analysis and develop well-informed arguments
Courses with unit
BA-ARTS3 Bachelor of Arts
BA-ARTSPROF Bachelor of Arts (Professional)
BB-ARTBUS1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
BB-ARTSC Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
BB-LAWART Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Swinburne Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Live Online Class | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12 | 12 | 146 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Essay | Individual | 50% | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Quiz | Individual | 20% | 1, 3 |
Test | Individual | 30% | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Content
- Political ideologies
- Constitutionalism and constitutional change
- Federalism
- Parliament and responsible government
- Elections and electoral systems
- Political parties and representation
- Political leadership
- Lobbying, interest groups and the media
- Political behaviour and political culture
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.