AIP398 - Political Leadership
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | M Rae |
| Prerequisite: | At least one unit at Level 2 in the Politics and Policy Studies major, or equivalent, or with the permission of the Unit Chair. |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit focuses on central issues in the analysis of political leadership. Drawing on Machiavelli, Weber and contemporary scholars, the unit analyses the relationship between individual attributes, including charisma, populist intuition and moral authority, and contextual factors such as culture and institutions. The unit is organised around case studies of figures such as Hitler and Stalin, Castro and other leaders in the developing world, and Labor and Liberal leaders in Australia. The role of women in political leadership is one of the themes explored. The unit provides a basis for understanding the sometimes decisive influence exercised by political leaders at different times and in different political systems.
Assessment
First assignment 1000 words 20%, Second assignment 2000 words 40%, Examination 40%Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2192 | $2359 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.