Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit provides an introduction to contemporary political concepts, debates and practices. It examines the Australian political system and compares it with other major liberal democracies such as the United States. It focuses on important policy challenges confronting advanced democracies in the 21st Century examining the nature of political power and how it is exercised. The unit also introduces students to key ideas and ideologies which have framed politics in the past and that shape it today
Summary 2022
| Unit name | Introduction to Politics and Policy |
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| Unit code | HPP101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | Dr Joanna Vince |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain and evaluate key theories in the study of politics and policy.
- Acquire critical thinking skills and apply these in developing balanced academic arguments.
- Apply concepts and theories encountered in the unit to contemporary political and policy issues.
- Communicate your ideas coherently in written and/or oral formats using referencing and style conventions as appropriate.
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HSG101 AND HSG110 AND HPP110 AND HSG107 AND HSG111
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: 2 lectures, 1 tutorial weekly (13 wks) Off Campus/distance: web-based delivery (13 weeks) BSocSc (Police Studies) In-service pathway: 39 contact hours |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Tutorial attendance and participation (15%) Task 2: Online quizzes (15%) Task 3: Minor essay (30%) Task 4: Major essay (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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