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POL1104 Foundations of Politics and Government
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
Students will be introduced to the foundations of politics and government. Concepts to be examined will include power, the state, political socialisation, ideology, democracy, constitutions, legislatures, executive leadership, government, political parties, elections, pressure groups and revolution. Key ideas in politics and methodical issues in the discipline will be examined.

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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009