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166-016 American Politics and Society | |
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Note | Formerly available as 166-211/311. Students who have completed 166-211 or 166-311 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | David Tucker |
Prerequisites | Usually 25 points of first-year politics. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | Thirty contact hours per semester. Two 1-hour lectures per week for 10 weeks and a 1-hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks. The lecture and tutorial programs are staggered and cover the 12 weeks of semester |
Subject Description | This subject tackles the operations of the American political system, examining the interplay of interests, culture, personalities and institutions. Students begin by considering the Constitution and the principles which it embodies, and then examine key institutions, including the Presidency, the Congress, the Supreme Court and the political parties. On completion of the subject a student should have an introductory understanding of the major political institutions in the United States that may serve as a preparation for further studies in political science; some knowledge of the achievements and failures of various presidents, such as Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Clinton; and an understanding of the major social problems confronting the United States today. |
Assessment | Essay and examination work totalling 4000 words. |
Prescribed Texts | A subject reader will be available. |
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