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UNE unit code: PAIS101
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Politics impacts every aspect of our daily lives. But politics is not what is presented on the television news.
This unit encourages you to reflect on the fundamental importance of politics for understanding and dealing with the pressing challenges of our times. It introduces key ideas about power, leadership, the state, federalism, elections and legislation.
This unit will deliver the skills needed to help you sharpen your ability to think and act politically about contemporary dilemmas that affect us, our communities and families.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding that there are different approaches to political studies and provide a meaningful and coherent answer to the question 'What is Politics';
- apply an understanding of key concepts used in the analysis of politics including power, authority, legitimacy and the state;
- demonstrate an understanding of disciplinary standards in political science, especially ethical standards of conduct used in the analysis of politics;
- demonstrate an understanding of the significance of politics for dealing with local, regional and global problems and issues;
- evaluate and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to analyse various political problems and issues; and
- display analytical and written communication skills through the planning and execution of written work in which they apply key concepts to the analysis of a political problem.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Major Essay | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Minor Essay | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
Online Posts | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Australian Politics and Policy: Senior Edition
ISBN: 9781743328859
Peter J Chen, Nicholas Barry, John R Butcher, David Clune, Ian Cook, Adele Garnier, Yvonne Haigh, Sara C Motta and Marija Taflagga, Sydney University Press 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
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