Unit details
AIP745 - Comparative Local Governance
| Offered at: | (X) |
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| Offerings: | Trimester 1 or trimester 3 (2010/2011) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | K O'Toole |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit examines local governance in a comparative framework, focusing on Australia, Canada, Britain, New Zealand and Sweden. The aim of the unit is to compare, contrast and evaluate different modes and mechanisms of local governance across these countries. This will include variations in local government form, structure, relations to national government, and democratic representation. The unit will also discuss the national reform agendas in these countries, and consider how these affect governance at the local level. Attention will be given to broader issues like community governance, leadership, and participation.
Assessment
Students will be expected to write a 5000 word research paper comparing at least three countries on one specific aspect of the unit. The assessment will be divided into three parts:
- A literature review of 1200-1500 words that frames the research question for the paper
- An essay of 1200-1500 words that analyses data sources for substantiating the argument of the paper and the methods of data collection used.
- A discussion section of 1200-1500 words that outlines the specific issues of the topic. (This last assignment would include the other two sections together with an introduction and a conclusion).
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