Overview
The study of institutions and processes of the New Zealand political system. Particularly the formal structure of government, political parties and interest groups, the citizen and political participation.
POLS102 is designed to educate you about New Zealand politics and get you thinking more about some of the major debates it involves. The paper will teach you about the way things work (like the voting system), about what the major institutions are and what they do (like Parliament), and about New Zealand’s political history. It will also encourage you to think critically about public policy, political parties, politicians, elections, social and political inequality, media, and to discuss major policy issues such climate change, student fees and debt, and New Zealand’s foreign policy.
About this paper
| Paper title | Aotearoa New Zealand Politics – Introduction |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- The study of Politics at 100-level does not require any specific previous study. An interest in national and international affairs is an advantage.
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
POLS102 has lectures which are recorded, with power point slides available on Blackboard. There is a requirement to attend lectures.
- Textbooks
Janine Hayward (ed), 2021, New Zealand Government and Politics, Seventh edition, Oxford University Press.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Know what government is and how it works.
- Develop an awareness of the wider social and economic context.
- Engage with theoretical perspectives that explain why governments do what they do.
- Learn about New Zealand's political past.
Timetable
Overview
The study of institutions and processes of the New Zealand political system. Particularly the formal structure of government, political parties and interest groups, the citizen and political participation.
POLS 102 is designed to educate you about New Zealand politics and get you thinking more about some of the major debates it involves. The paper will teach you about the way things work (like the voting system), about what the major institutions are and what they do (like Parliament), and about New Zealand’s political history. It will also encourage you to think critically about public policy, political parties, politicians, elections, social and political inequality, media, and to discuss major policy issues such climate change, student fees and debt, and New Zealand’s foreign policy.
About this paper
| Paper title | Aotearoa New Zealand Politics – Introduction |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- The study of Politics at 100-level does not require any specific previous study. An interest in national and international affairs is an advantage.
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
POLS 102 has lectures which are recorded, with power point slides available on Aoroa. There is a requirement to attend lectures.
- Textbooks
Janine Hayward (ed), 2021, New Zealand Government and Politics, Seventh edition, Oxford University Press.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Know what government is and how it works.
- Develop an awareness of the wider social and economic context.
- Engage with theoretical perspectives that explain why governments do what they do.
- Learn about New Zealand's political past.