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Beyond Lies and Spin: Why Politics Matters
Undergraduate | UNE-PAIS101 | 2021
Course information for 2021 intake
View information for 2022 course intake- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
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Beyond Lies and Spin: Why Politics Matters
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, 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 a written assignment in which they apply key concepts to the analysis of a political problem.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Politics is not what is presented on the television news. This subject encourages students to reflect on the fundamental importance of politics for understanding and dealing with the pressing challenges of our times. Students will be introduced to key ideas such as power, the state, participation and conflict. Through these and other concepts and their practical application to topics such as inequality and disadvantage, environmental destruction, war and social justice, students will be assisted to think politically about contemporary dilemmas that impact on all our lives. Illustrative material will be drawn from Australia as well as other regions around the world.
Assessment 1 Online Quiz: 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2-3,5
Assessment 2 Online Quiz: 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2,4
Assessment 3 Essay: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Arts
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
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Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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