Subject Area: Politics<br/>This course can also be studied in the following specialisation: Legal Studies<br/><br/>This course examines core political institutions and processes of engagement, focussing on the dynamism in Australian politics. Despite the prevailing view that political participation in the 21st century in liberal-democratic systems of government is subdued, this course reveals complex interactions with political processes by a wide range of players. Students will discuss concepts of power as a framework for understanding the system.Key topics include the parliament, the Constitutional framework, the role of the courts, political parties, elections, the media, interest... -- Course Website
