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POLITICS 209

: Modern Political Thought
2021 Semester One (1213)
What should the state do and what should it keep out of? Focussing on key debates in modern political theory, topics will vary year from year and may include political authority and the rule of law; freedom, coercion, and manipulation; indigenous rights and the welfare state; paternalism; the ethics of war, global justice and feminism.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations and 30 points in the BA
2477

POLITICS 209

: Modern Political Thought
2020 Semester One (1203)
What should the state do and what should it keep out of? Focussing on key debates in modern political theory, topics will vary year from year and may include political authority and the rule of law; freedom, coercion, and manipulation; indigenous rights and the welfare state; paternalism; the ethics of war, global justice and feminism.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 30 points in the BA
2478

POLITICS 211

: Politics of China
2025 Semester Two (1255)
An introduction to China's domestic politics, emphasising changes since 1978. The course explores topics such as political succession; the cadre system and political decision-making at the central, provincial, and local levels; economic development; popular religion and the state; NGOs and the non-state sector; nationalism and ethnic diversity; the role and relevance of ideological legacies; and institutional innovation and authoritarian survival.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and ASIAN 100, or CHINESE 130 and ASIAN 100
2479

POLITICS 211

: Politics of China
2023 Semester One (1233)
An introduction to China's domestic politics, emphasising changes since 1978. The course explores topics such as political succession; the cadre system and political decision-making at the central, provincial, and local levels; economic development; popular religion and the state; NGOs and the non-state sector; nationalism and ethnic diversity; the role and relevance of ideological legacies; and institutional innovation and authoritarian survival.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and ASIAN 100, or CHINESE 130 and ASIAN 100
2480

POLITICS 211

: Politics of China
2021 Semester One (1213)
An introduction to China's domestic politics, emphasising changes since 1978. The course explores topics such as political succession; the cadre system and political decision-making at the central, provincial, and local levels; economic development; popular religion and the state; NGOs and the non-state sector; nationalism and ethnic diversity; the role and relevance of ideological legacies; and institutional innovation and authoritarian survival.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and ASIAN 100, or CHINESE 130 and ASIAN 100
2481

POLITICS 218

: American Politics and Public Policy
2024 Summer School (1240)
Explores American politics and policy. Analyses the US political system and its governance, including the ideas of federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances. Examines the country’s development, its legal and policy-making system, the dynamics between the various actors, and the struggle for power and policy. Covers political parties, participation, interest groups, social movements, media, campaigns and elections.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 347
2482

POLITICS 218

: American Politics and Public Policy
2023 Summer School (1230)
An overview of structures and processes in American politics and policy. Topics include American political development, elements of civil society, the machinery of government, and contemporary politics and policy.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 319
2483

POLITICS 218

: American Politics and Public Policy
2022 Semester One (1223)
An overview of structures and processes in American politics and policy. Topics include American political development, elements of civil society, the machinery of government, and contemporary politics and policy.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 319
2484

POLITICS 218

: American Politics and Public Policy
2020 Summer School (1200)
An overview of structures and processes in American politics and policy. Topics include American political development, elements of civil society, the machinery of government, and contemporary politics and policy.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 319
2485

POLITICS 222

: Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Government policy choices determine the taxes we pay, the resources we consume and the wars we fight. This course provides an introduction to policy studies together with a conceptual tool-kit for understanding and evaluating public policies. It poses questions about the relevance of different actors and instruments in a series of important substantive policy areas: health and food, the environment, foreign relations, (un)employment, crime and the economy.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations or Māori Studies or MĀORI 130, or 30 points at Stage I in Social Science for Public Health, or 30 points at Stage I in BC courses
2486

POLITICS 222

: Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Government policy choices determine the taxes we pay, the resources we consume and the wars we fight. This course provides an introduction to policy studies together with a conceptual tool-kit for understanding and evaluating public policies. It poses questions about the relevance of different actors and instruments in a series of important substantive policy areas: health and food, the environment, foreign relations, (un)employment, crime and the economy.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations or Māori Studies or MĀORI 130, or 30 points at Stage I in Social Science for Public Health, or 30 points at Stage I in BC courses
2487

POLITICS 222

: Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Government policy choices determine the taxes we pay, the resources we consume and the wars we fight. This course provides an introduction to policy studies together with a conceptual tool-kit for understanding and evaluating public policies. It poses questions about the relevance of different actors and instruments in a series of important substantive policy areas: health and food, the environment, foreign relations, (un)employment, crime and the economy.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations or Māori Studies or MĀORI 130, or 30 points at Stage I in Social Science for Public Health, or 30 points at Stage I in BC courses
2488

POLITICS 222

: Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Government policy choices determine the taxes we pay, the resources we consume and the wars we fight. This course provides an introduction to policy studies together with a conceptual tool-kit for understanding and evaluating public policies. It poses questions about the relevance of different actors and instruments in a series of important substantive policy areas: health and food, the environment, foreign relations, (un)employment, crime and the economy.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations or Māori Studies or Māori 130, or 30 points at Stage I in Social Science for Public Health
2489

POLITICS 229

: Mana Māori Motuhake / Māori Politics and Public Policy
2022 Semester Two (1225)
An introduction to Māori politics. Topics include the Treaty of Waitangi, the politicisation of identity, sovereignty and self-determination, representation, globalisation and the Māori economy, Māori development and Māori media. Some contemporary and comparative indigenous policy issues will be discussed.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations or Māori Studies, or any 60 points
2490

POLITICS 229

: Mana Māori Motuhake / Māori Politics and Public Policy
2020 Semester Two (1205)
An introduction to Māori politics. Topics include the Treaty of Waitangi, the politicisation of identity, sovereignty and self-determination, representation, globalisation and the Māori economy, Māori development and Māori media. Some contemporary and comparative indigenous policy issues will be discussed.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations or Māori Studies, or any 60 points
2491

POLITICS 233

: Politics, Media and Public Sphere
2025 Semester One (1253)
Critics voice disquiet about the future of journalism and political deliberation, and the lack of a unified public space where citizens can engage seriously with matters of collective concern. The course surveys the changing public sphere over time, from its early-modern emergence to the challenges of tabloid news and online fragmentation in contemporary media culture.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or COMMS 100 and MEDIA 101, or 30 points at Stage I in Communication
2492

POLITICS 233

: Politics, Media and Public Sphere
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Critics voice disquiet about the future of journalism and political deliberation, and the lack of a unified public space where citizens can engage seriously with matters of collective concern. The course surveys the changing public sphere over time, from its early-modern emergence to the challenges of tabloid news and online fragmentation in contemporary media culture.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or COMMS 100 and MEDIA 101, or 30 points at Stage I in Communication
2493

POLITICS 233

: Politics, Media and Public Sphere
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Critics voice disquiet about the future of journalism and political deliberation, and the lack of a unified public space where citizens can engage seriously with matters of collective concern. The course surveys the changing public sphere over time, from its early-modern emergence to the challenges of tabloid news and online fragmentation in contemporary media culture.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or 30 points from COMMS 100, FTVMS 100, 101, MEDIA 101, or 30 points at Stage I in Communication
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POLITICS 233

: Politics, Media and Public Sphere
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Critics voice disquiet about the future of journalism and political deliberation, and the lack of a unified public space where citizens can engage seriously with matters of collective concern. The course surveys the changing public sphere over time, from its early-modern emergence to the challenges of tabloid news and online fragmentation in contemporary media culture.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or 30 points from COMMS 100, FTVMS 100, 101, MEDIA 101, or 30 points at Stage I in Communication
2495

POLITICS 236

: Special Topic: Aotearoa New Zealand Compared
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Introducing comparative politics as a method and a subject of study, with Aotearoa serving as the primary comparative case. Analyses major features of politics and government, and engages with the key theories, concepts, methods, and debates within comparative politics. Equips students with a “comparative mindset”, and challenges assumptions about Aotearoa’s politics.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations
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POLITICS 254

: China and the World
2024 Semester Two (1245)
A comprehensive investigation of China's engagement with the world. Focuses on China's relations with its neighbouring countries and other parts of the world. Examines China's involvement in international institutions such as the United Nations, the world trade system, the environment and human rights.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or Asian Studies or History, or CHINESE 130 and ASIAN 100, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 354
2497

POLITICS 254

: China and the World
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A comprehensive investigation of China's engagement with the world. Focuses on China's relations with its neighbouring countries and other parts of the world. Examines China's involvement in international institutions such as the United Nations, the world trade system, the environment and human rights.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or Asian Studies or History, or CHINESE 130 and ASIAN 100, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 354
2498

POLITICS 254

: China and the World
2020 Semester One (1203)
A comprehensive investigation of China's engagement with the world. Focuses on China's relations with its neighbouring countries and other parts of the world. Examines China's involvement in international institutions such as the United Nations, the world trade system, the environment and human rights.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or Asian Studies or History, or CHINESE 130 and ASIAN 100, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 354
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POLITICS 256

: Critical Security Studies
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Investigates recent developments in the theory and practice of international security from a critical perspective. Provides an overview of the main concepts, theories, methodological approaches, and empirical objects in the field. Develops the skills and knowledge necessary to understand a core subject within International Relations.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in International Relations and Business
2500

POLITICS 256

: Special Topic: Critical Security Studies
2024 Semester One (1243)
Investigates recent developments in the theory and practice of international security from a critical perspective. Provides an overview of the main concepts, theories, methodological approaches, and empirical objects in the field. Develops the skills and knowledge necessary to understand a core subject within International Relations.
Subject: Politics & International Rels
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in International Relations and Business