Hobart
Introduction
This unit has two central goals. First, it aims to provide students with an introduction to comparative politics. Second, it seeks to provide students with advanced knowledge of politics in contrasting parts of the world. The unit consists of three modules: Module one introduces students to some of the central debates and methods in comparative politics. This includes a consideration of how and why to compare and what can be achieved by comparing. Module two focuses on key institutions and actors, such as systems of government, political parties and electoral systems. Module three examines key issues in comparative politics, including populism, democratisation, and legitimacy and authority in different regimes. The unit aims to provide a global overview of comparative politics, focusing on examples and case studies from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, South America and Europe.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Parties, Leaders, Elections and Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HPP304 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | James Chin |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain and apply key concepts and theories of comparative politics.
- Compare, contrast and evaluate concepts of different polities.
- Compare, contrast and evaluate theories and case studies of different polities.
- Communicate your ideas coherently in written and/or oral formats applying referencing and style conventions as appropriate.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
HIR101 or HPP101
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HPP204, HSA222, HSA322
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Off campus: |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Presentation (10%) Task 2: Essay (40%) Task 3: Exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
|---|---|
| Recommended |
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