James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

PL1001 - The Political World: An Introduction to Political Science

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject introduces students to the importance of politics in an interdependent and constantly changing world. Conflict, contestation, co-operation, communication and power are all part of political science. So are globalisation, democratisation and environmental challenges. The subject is organised around four central themes: political concepts; politics and society; machinery of government; and political change. It adopts a comparative perspective, drawing on a diverse range of countries and political systems, and introduces key features of Australian politics.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Douglas Hunt
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 11 hours tutorials
    Assessment:presentations (20%); participation (10%); essays (40%); centrally-administered final exam (30%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Douglas Hunt
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 11 hours tutorials
      Assessment:presentations (20%); participation (10%); essays (40%); centrally-administered final exam (30%).

      External, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Douglas Hunt
      Method of Delivery: and WWW - LearnJCUPrinted materials
      Assessment:presentations (20%); participation (10%); essays (40%); centrally-administered final exam (30%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.