166-002 Australian Politics in the Global Era

This subject will examine debates about the status of Australia's nationhood and national identity, as we move towards the centenary of Federation. Students will explore some of the wider issues involved, including what it means to be an Australian citizen in the new millennium; the shifting patterns of employment and new forms of social integration; the changing role of the state; and the impact of globalisation on Australian politics and society. Using various approaches to political analysis, the underlying question is: what happens to the Australian nation in the era of globalisation? Students who complete the subject should be able to demonstrate an awareness of some of the key issues in contemporary Australian politics such as the republican debate, the changing character of employment and citizenship, economic reform and restructure, and have an understanding of the broader parameters in which these issues are framed and discussed.

An in-class integration paper of 1200 words, a literature review of 800 words, and a research essay of 2000 words.

• A Capling, M Considine & M Crozier, Australian Politics in the Global Era. 1988.