Dictators and Democrats: Comparative Politics
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 |
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Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
2. Critically differentiate types of political systems
3. Demonstrate critical understanding of the political systems of at least two case study countries
4. Coherently articulate general claims through the use of case-studies and focused comparisons
Courses with unit
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
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On-Campus Lecture | 3 | 12 | 12 |
On-Campus Class | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Unspecified Activities Independent learning | 9.5 | 12 | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
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) |
Group Discussions | Individual | 20% | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Essay | Individual | 30% | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Tutorial Paper | Individual | 50% | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Content
Study resources
- Reading materials.