Unit details
AIP205 - Democracy and Citizenship
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Vandenberg |
| Incompatible with: | AIP305 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit examines the theory and practice of democracy and citizenship from both a historical and thematic perspective. Students will be encouraged to consider different models of democracy and their conceptions of citizenship, as well as a number of contemporary challenges to them. These challenges include those posed by capitalism, patriarchy and cultural pluralism. The unit also discusses new thinking about how to improve the practice of democracy and citizenship, with reference to the topics of associative democracy, social democracy, deliberative democracy, transnational democracy and global citizenship.
Assessment
Tutorial participation/workbook 10%, Written assignments 50%, Examination 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $706 | $706 | $2087 | $2268 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
