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POLSC102-23B (TGA)
New Zealand Politics and Policy
15 Points
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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences Office
Political Science and Public Policy
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Convenor(s)
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Estelle Townshend
estelle.townshend@waikato.ac.nz
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Justin Phillips
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justin.phillips@waikato.ac.nz
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Patrick Barrett
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patrick.barrett@waikato.ac.nz
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Administrator(s)
: frances.douch@waikato.ac.nz
Librarian(s)
: em.pooley@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
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How does the government of Aotearoa New Zealand make decisions? Who has power and how do they exercise it within that process? How can we as citizens, communities and iwi be involved? This course introduces you to democracy, government and politics in Aotearoa New Zealand. You don't need any prior knowledge of New Zealand politics, as our aim is to support you to develop an understanding of our system of government and develop a sense of confidence that you can play a part in that world and contribute towards making change. We do this by introducing the key institutions of government - cabinet, parliament, the judiciary, and the place of te Tiriti - and we cover elections and the role of the media and interest groups in influencing government decisions, as well as the capacity for citizens (like you) to be involved. The course pays particular attention to the history of gender and Māori politics and policy, and struggles for enhancing democratic inclusion and diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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How this paper will be taught
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The paper will involve Moodle-based reading and the completion of online lessons, weekly worksheets, and workshops where you will have the chance to discuss the course material, ask questions and get clarification as you complete your written papers.
You should sign up for one of the weekly tutorial times. Tutorials start in Week 1 of the trimester.
The course work also includes two short essays and one online test.
You should sign up for one of the weekly tutorial times. Tutorials start in Week 1 of the trimester.
The course work also includes two short essays and one online test.
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Required Readings
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Hayward, J., Greaves, L. and Timperley, C. (2021). Government and Politics in Aotearoa New Zealand (Seventh Edition). Auckland: Oxford University Press.
Hayward, J. (2015). New Zealand Government and Politics (Sixth Edition). Auckland: Oxford University Press.
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You will need to have
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The Hayward, Greaves and Timperly (2021) text is available online through the library, but access is often limited so you may want to purchase a copy.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
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Assessments
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How you will be assessed
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You are responsible for completing the Moodle lessons and weekly worksheets material BEFORE coming to the workshops. You should also aim to keep up with national policy debates through various media.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
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