AIP300 - Democracy and Dissent
Unit details
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| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Andrew Vandenberg |
| Prerequisite: | One unit at level 2 in the Politics and Policy Studies major, or equivalent, or with the permission of the Unit Chair |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | AIP205 |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin |
Content
This unit examines long-standing ideas and debates about democratic procedure and protest. In the light of concerns about discontent with democratic politics, the unit considers more recent ideas and debates about deliberation and contention. Does deliberation address the shortcomings of democratic procedure? Does contentious politics address the shortcomings of protest?
Assessment
Essay, 1500 words, 35%
Essay, 1500 words, 35%
Exam, 30%
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