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Campaigns and Elections (POLS30032)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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Elections lie at the heart of democracy. This subject examines why elections matter and how they feature in democratic theory and practice. Topics include electoral administration, voting systems and voter turnout, the role of political parties, the financing of campaigns and how elections are reported in the media. Students will also explore campaign strategy including case studies of famous and important election campaigns in Australia, the US and the UK.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Develop a critical understanding of the political institutions and processes involved in elections and election campaigns;
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key actors, policies, laws, issues and interests that shape election outcomes and the political, cultural and socio-economic contexts in which they operate;
- Be able to critically analyse the relationship between the media and election processes, and in doing so, apply concepts and theories that underpin those relationships;
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the scholarship that informs how election communication operates across various political and public contexts.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Politics at levels 1 & 2
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 1. Devise an election campaign strategy of up to 1500 words (if written)- you may use audio visual materials to communicate your strategy (35%) due mid semester.
- 2. Completion of a series of small in-class tasks (10 %) throughout the semester.
- 3.Written research essay of 2,500 words (55%) due during the examination period.
- Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required.
- Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrea Carson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 contact hours per semester: A two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks. The Lecture and Tutorial programs are staggered and cover the 12 weeks of semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Online readings will be available via the subject LMS site at the beginning of the semester.
- Subject notes
This subject is available as Breadth to non-Bachelor of Arts students.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Politics and International Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Politics and International Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Politics and International Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024