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POLITICS 233
: Politics, Media and Public Sphere2023 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.
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 Sphere2021 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.
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 236
: Special Topic: Aotearoa New Zealand Compared2025 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.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations
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POLITICS 254
: China and the World2024 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.
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
Restriction: POLITICS 354
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POLITICS 254
: China and the World2022 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.
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
Restriction: POLITICS 354
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POLITICS 254
: China and the World2020 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.
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
Restriction: POLITICS 354
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POLITICS 256
: Critical Security Studies2025 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.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in International Relations and Business
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POLITICS 256
: Special Topic: Critical Security Studies2024 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.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in International Relations and Business
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POLITICS 256
: Special Topic: Critical Security Studies2023 Semester Two (1235)
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.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in International Relations and Business
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POLITICS 300
: Great Power Relations2020 Semester One (1203)
Examines international diplomatic, economic, and security interactions of the governments of the United States, Europe, Russia, and China and their implications for the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Oceania, and for the United Nations and other international organisations.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 751
Restriction: POLITICS 751
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POLITICS 301
: Toleration and Censorship2025 Semester Two (1255)
An exploration of the ideas and practical dilemmas, past and present, of toleration and intolerance, and the relationship between freedom of expression and attempts to censor and control the public communication of political, religious and moral thought. Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in History or Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POLITICS 301
: Toleration and Censorship2023 Semester One (1233)
An exploration of the ideas and practical dilemmas, past and present, of toleration and intolerance, and the relationship between freedom of expression and attempts to censor and control the public communication of political, religious and moral thought.
<i>Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in History or Philosophy</i>
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POLITICS 301
: Toleration and Censorship2020 Semester One (1203)
An exploration of the ideas and practical dilemmas, past and present, of toleration and intolerance, and the relationship between freedom of expression and attempts to censor and control the public communication of political, religious and moral thought.
<i>Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in History or Philosophy</i>
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POLITICS 311
: Gender and Global Politics2024 Semester One (1243)
Advanced investigation of feminist and gender theory as applied to key issues in International Relations. Presents feminist approaches to key contemporary issues including digital politics, women and militarism, global health, sexual violence in war, migration and population displacement, and queer politics. Students will develop a sophisticated understanding of the roles of gender in global politics.
Prerequisite: 30 points in Gender Studies or Global Studies or 15 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations
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POLITICS 313
: Governing Planet Earth2024 Semester One (1243)
Environmental problems play an increasingly important role in contemporary politics. This course examines the role of ideologies and institutions in shaping environmental governance challenges from climate change and land-use conflicts to air and water pollution. Drawing from examples in New Zealand and around the globe, topics include limits to growth, sustainable development, ecological modernisation, ecolocalism and environmental justice.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development, or 30 points at Stage II in BC courses
Restriction: POLITICS 205
Restriction: POLITICS 205
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POLITICS 313
: Governing Planet Earth2023 Semester One (1233)
Environmental problems play an increasingly important role in contemporary politics. This course examines the role of ideologies and institutions in shaping environmental governance challenges from climate change and land-use conflicts to air and water pollution. Drawing from examples in New Zealand and around the globe, topics include limits to growth, sustainable development, ecological modernisation, ecolocalism and environmental justice.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development, or 30 points at Stage II in BC courses
Restriction: POLITICS 205
Restriction: POLITICS 205
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POLITICS 313
: Governing Planet Earth2022 Semester Two (1225)
Environmental problems play an increasingly important role in contemporary politics. This course examines the role of ideologies and institutions in shaping environmental governance challenges from climate change and land-use conflicts to air and water pollution. Drawing from examples in New Zealand and around the globe, topics include limits to growth, sustainable development, ecological modernisation, ecolocalism and environmental justice.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development, or 30 points at Stage II in BC courses
Restriction: POLITICS 205
Restriction: POLITICS 205
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POLITICS 313
: Governing Planet Earth2020 Semester Two (1205)
Environmental problems play an increasingly important role in contemporary politics. This course examines the role of ideologies and institutions in shaping environmental governance challenges from climate change and land-use conflicts to air and water pollution. Drawing from examples in New Zealand and around the globe, topics include limits to growth, sustainable development, ecological modernisation, ecolocalism and environmental justice.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development
Restriction: POLITICS 205
Restriction: POLITICS 205
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POLITICS 314
: Democracy in Theory and Practice2025 Semester One (1253)
Examines the theory and practice of democratic politics. Specific questions include how democracies try to reconcile freedom and equality, and the relations between democratic nationalism and citizenship. Practical topics include judicial review and the rule of law, referendums and the ‘tyranny of the majority’, and issues in political representation, including Māori representation. Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in Economics or History or Philosophy or Māori Studies or Sociology, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 214
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POLITICS 314
: Democracy in Theory and Practice2023 Semester Two (1235)
Examines the theory and practice of democratic politics. Specific questions include how democracies try to reconcile freedom and equality, and the relations between democratic nationalism and citizenship. Practical topics include judicial review and the rule of law, referendums and the ‘tyranny of the majority’, and issues in political representation, including Māori representation.
<i>Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in Economics or History or Philosophy or Māori Studies or Sociology, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights</i>
Restriction: POLITICS 214
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POLITICS 314
: Democracy in Theory and Practice2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the theory and practice of democratic politics. Specific questions include how democracies try to reconcile freedom and equality, and the relations between democratic nationalism and citizenship. Practical topics include judicial review and the rule of law, referendums and the ‘tyranny of the majority’, and issues in political representation, including Māori representation.
<i>Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in Economics or History or Philosophy or Māori Studies or Sociology, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights</i>
Restriction: POLITICS 214
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POLITICS 314
: Democracy in Theory and Practice2020 Semester One (1203)
Examines the theory and practice of democratic politics. Specific questions include how democracies try to reconcile freedom and equality, and the relations between democratic nationalism and citizenship. Practical topics include judicial review and the rule of law, referendums and the ‘tyranny of the majority’, and issues in political representation, including Māori representation.
<i>Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in Economics or History or Philosophy or Māori Studies or Sociology, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights</i>
Restriction: POLITICS 214
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POLITICS 315
: The Practice of Politics2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores the skills and knowledge needed for students to practice politics effectively, considering the range of jobs available in the political arena, the professional skills needed to succeed in political positions, lessons that can be learnt from political science literature about how to practice politics both effectively and ethically, and individual development of employability attributes.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations
Restriction: POLITICS 206
Restriction: POLITICS 206
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POLITICS 315
: The Practice of Politics2020 Semester One (1203)
Explores the skills and knowledge needed for students to practice politics effectively, considering the range of jobs available in the political arena, the professional skills needed to succeed in political positions, lessons that can be learnt from political science literature about how to practice politics both effectively and ethically, and individual development of employability attributes.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations
Restriction: POLITICS 206
Restriction: POLITICS 206
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POLITICS 316
: Capitalism and its Critics2024 Semester One (1243)
An account of the main variants of capitalism, criticisms of capitalism, and some alternatives. Topics include: markets in theory and practice; the value of efficiency and capitalism's growth imperative; consumer sovereignty; alienation; unemployment; meaningful work; planned economies and market socialism; incentives and the profit motive; democracy at work; labour market regulation; inequality and poverty.
<i>Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in Philosophy, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in International Relations and Business</i>
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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