12.5 1st year Ann Capling. First semester Two 1-hour lectures and a tutorial a week Students completing this subject should:

• have a solid understanding of Australia's political institutions, including the Constitution and the High Court, the Parliament, Cabinet and role of the Prime Minister, the bureaucracy and the Australian federal system;
• be able to analyse critically competing theories and interpretations of Australia's political system;
• be aware of the history, ideologies and contemporary outlook of the major political parties;
• be conversant with contemporary political issues which challenge the existing institutions and political order;
• further develop skills in oral and written presentations;
• have developed a solid background for further studies in Politics.

Australia's political institutions and their role in the political process. It explores Australia's political traditions and its national identity through an examination of the major parties and their policies. Discussions of contemporary issues such as republicanism and constitutional change; the Mabo debate and the judicialisation of politics; and the impact of global interdependence on Australia's political institutions, its parties and their policies. One 500-word tutorial paper, a mid-semester test of 1,000 words, and a final essay of 2,500 words. 12.5 Ann Capling. First semester. Two 1-hour lectures and a tutorial each week Students completing this subject should:

• have a solid understanding of Australia's political institutions, including the Constitution and the High Court, the Parliament, Cabinet and role of the Prime Minister, the bureaucracy and the Australian federal system;
• be able to critically analyse competing theories and interpretations of Australia's political system;
• be aware of the history, ideologies and contemporary outlook of the major political parties;
• be conversant with contemporary political issues which challenge the existing institutions and political order;
• further develop skills in oral and written presentations;
• have developed a solid background for further studies in Politics.

Australia's political institutions and their role in the political process. It explores Australia's political traditions and its national identity through an examination of the major parties and their policies. Discussions of contemporary issues such as republicanism and constitutional change; the Mabo debate and the judicialisation of politics; and the impact of global interdependence on Australia's political institutions, its parties and their policies. One 500-word tutorial paper, a mid-semester test of 1,000 words, and a final essay of 2,500 words.