Introduction to Politics & Public Policy (POLS1102)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Assessment methods
Essay, report, tutorial assessment and exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Alastair Stark ()
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course introduces students to the study of politics and public policy. The topics we discuss - happiness, climate change, the financial crisis, globalization, resource taxation, democratic renewal - have been chosen for two reasons. First, because they are topical and (hopefully) interesting. Second, because they can be analysed using the dominant theories within political science.
