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School of Politics and International Relations · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course provides an introduction to U.S. political behaviour and institutions. We will discuss the design and rationale for the U.S. political system and the implications it has for both citizen involvement and governing. We will also examine how reforms to governmental institutions and processes influence the way citizens interact with government. Throughout the course we will make comparisons between the U.S. system and other democracies around the world.
Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to: exams, assignments, quizzes, presentations, participation and other assessment as appropriate. See class summary for final details for 2025.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 24 hours of lecture over 12 weeks; b) 12 hours of tutorials, seminars, workshops, or similar activities over 12 weeks; c) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
See class summary.