Introduction to Politics
UndergraduateUNE-PAIS1012025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Politics
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 impacts every aspect of our daily lives. But politics is not what is presented on the television news. This subject 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 subject 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.
Assessment 1: Online Posts - 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 2: Minor Essay - 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6;
Assessment 3: Major Essay - 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6.- Major Essay (40%)
- Online Posts (40%)
- Minor Essay (20%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-CRM-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Criminology
- UNE-ART-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Arts
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
- Other requirements -
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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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-CRM-DEG
UndergraduateUNE-ART-DIP