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POLITICS 201
: Globalisation and International Organisations2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines the relationship between globalisation and international relations. Investigates recent developments of globalisation in view of the rise and fall of great powers, placing globalisation against the backdrop of the school of liberalism in international relations theory, and studies the role played by international organisations.
<i>Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations or Employment Relations and Organisational Studies or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in either Global Politics and Human Rights or International Relations and Business
Restriction: POLITICS 348</i>
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POLITICS 201
: Globalisation and International Organisations2020 Semester Two (1205)
Examines the relationship between globalisation and international relations. Investigates recent developments of globalisation in view of the rise and fall of great powers, placing globalisation against the backdrop of the school of liberalism in international relations theory, and studies the role played by international organisations.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in either Global Politics and Human Rights or International Relations and Business
Restriction: POLITICS 348
Restriction: POLITICS 348
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POLITICS 202
: Democrats and Dictators2025 Semester One (1253)
Introduces the study of institutional change in non-democratic and emergent and established democratic states. Develops an understanding of democratic transition and consolidation (or a lack of them), and the breadth of institutional types in global politics.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, and 30 points from BA courses or 30 points in Global Studies
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POLITICS 202
: Democrats and Dictators2023 Semester Two (1235)
Introduces the study of institutional change in non-democratic and emergent and established democratic states. Develops an understanding of democratic transition and consolidation (or a lack of them), and the breadth of institutional types in global politics.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, and 30 points from BA courses or 30 points in Global Studies
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POLITICS 207
: Media, Conflict and Peace2025 Semester One (1253)
Explores the role of media in cases of modern conflict, genocide, and peace processes. Through case studies, the course examines media structure, content, framing and psychological responses during times of conflict and peace-making, and how media informs audiences and either foments or quells conflict.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Communication, Media and Screen Studies or Politics and International Relations
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POLITICS 209
: Modern Political Thought2024 Semester One (1243)
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.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations and 30 points in the BA
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POLITICS 209
: Modern Political Thought2023 Semester One (1233)
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.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations and 30 points in the BA
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POLITICS 209
: Modern Political Thought2022 Semester One (1223)
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.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations and 30 points in the BA
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POLITICS 209
: Modern Political Thought2021 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.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations and 30 points in the BA
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POLITICS 209
: Modern Political Thought2020 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.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 30 points in the BA
2486
POLITICS 211
: Politics of China2025 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.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and ASIAN 100, or CHINESE 130 and ASIAN 100
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POLITICS 211
: Politics of China2023 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.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and ASIAN 100, or CHINESE 130 and ASIAN 100
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POLITICS 211
: Politics of China2021 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.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and ASIAN 100, or CHINESE 130 and ASIAN 100
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POLITICS 218
: American Politics and Public Policy2024 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.
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
Restriction: POLITICS 347
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POLITICS 218
: American Politics and Public Policy2023 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.
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
Restriction: POLITICS 319
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POLITICS 218
: American Politics and Public Policy2022 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.
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
Restriction: POLITICS 319
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POLITICS 218
: American Politics and Public Policy2020 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.
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
Restriction: POLITICS 319
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POLITICS 222
: Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics2025 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.
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
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POLITICS 222
: Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics2023 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.
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
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POLITICS 222
: Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics2022 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.
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
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POLITICS 222
: Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics2020 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.
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
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POLITICS 229
: Mana Māori Motuhake / Māori Politics and Public Policy2022 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.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations or Māori Studies, or any 60 points
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POLITICS 229
: Mana Māori Motuhake / Māori Politics and Public Policy2020 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.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations or Māori Studies, or any 60 points
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POLITICS 233
: Politics, Media and Public Sphere2025 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.
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
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POLITICS 233
: Politics, Media and Public Sphere2024 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.
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
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