James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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PL1290:03

Australian Government Studies

Cairns

39 lectures, 12 tutorials. First semester

Staff: Dr D May.

A critical survey of Australian political institutions and their workings at federal, state and local levels. Particular attention is paid to parliament, the executive and the bureaucracy.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to develop a closer interest in current events;
  2. to evaluate these events critically;
  3. to apply textbook analysis to contemporary issues;
  4. to develop research skills;
  5. to develop a structured argument based on informed sources;
  6. to source information using appropriate methods.

Assessment by essay (25%); tutorial (15%); tutorial participation (10%); examination (50%).

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