ATS2314 · Comparative politics

Overview

Comparative politics involves the study and comparison of political systems, institutions, processes, and behaviours. In this unit you will be introduced to some of the key concepts, theories, and analytical approaches central to the study of comparative politics. You will examine some of the political, social, and economic institutions that affect citizens’ lives, along with their behaviours across a range of contexts. You will examine and critically engage with important topics and questions related to political regimes, social movements, contentious politics, and political violence, among others.

Offerings

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Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment 100%

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Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. engage critically with the concepts and approaches associated with the field of comparative politics;
2. evaluate and discuss the advantages and the limitations of theoretical frameworks used to examine institutions, processes, and behaviours in the field of comparative politics;
3. work independently and collaboratively to evaluate and discuss ideas and contentions related to topics in comparative politics;
4. demonstrate competencies in critical thinking to apply in your own political and social life;
5. critically assess the academic scholarship, including methods, assumptions and uses of evidence, and organise and defend a verbal and written argument based upon those assessments.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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