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School of Politics and International Relations · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course has been replaced by POLS3111 from 2025 onwards. For more information, please visit https://cass.anu.edu.au/recent-changes-cass-programs Why do Australians vote the way they do? Why are young people more likely to support minor parties? What would happen if voting were not compulsory? How important is the environment to most people? Do Australians want the government to play a larger or smaller role in our lives? The answers to these questions have very important implications for Australian democracy. This course will examine how the dimensions of political behaviour and public opinion have been changing over time and the implications of this for the future of Australian politics.
Research Essay (2,000 words)
Exam (3 essay question responses)
Tutorial attendance/participation
Tutorial presentation
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 10 days: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorial and tutorial-like activities. b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Other Information Expected Classes 2024: Monday 1 July 9.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 5pm Wednesday 3 July 9.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 5pm Friday 5 July 9.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 3.30pm Monday 8 July: 9.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 5pm Wednesday 10 July: 9.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 5pm Friday 12 July: 9.30 to 1pm How to enrol into a course offered in a non-standard session (Summer Session, Autumn Session, Winter Session, Spring Session): - Complete Permission Code Request Form (including the Course Code, Class number and Session). - Submit your request as early as possible prior to the commencement of the relevant Session, allowing up to 3 weeks for processing. - Please take note of the Overload Policy, which may apply if you are enrolling in a non-standard session. If you have questions, please contacts the CASS Student Office a students.cass@anu.edu.au.
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