Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of this course students will have:1. demonstrated a critical understanding of the leading analytical frameworks in the study of governance and institutions;
2. analysed the relative advantages and disadvantages of different types of democratic systems;
3. developed the aptitude to make convincing recommendations of the most appropriate democratic institutions and governance structures for the achievement of policy goals;
4. demonstrated the capacity to research and critically analyse the different democratic systems;
5. demonstrated the ability to think independently, and persuasively communicate ideas in governance and institutions;
6. practised professional skills to i) work effectively in a group; ii) present clearly and concisely; and iii) facilitate the learning of others.
Other Information
Delivery Mode:
On Campus.
Indicative Assessment
Reflective paper (10%), Major essay (40%), Oral presentation and seminar paper (25%) Examination (25%)
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Workload
Contact hours are 30 in total, divided between lectures and seminars) Students are expect to spend approximately 60 additional hours on readings and assignments to complete the course.
Prescribed Texts
Democracy: A Beginner’s Guide (David Beetham)
Reading brick
Assumed Knowledge
None. This is a foundational course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $3660 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $5160 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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