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 the major institutions are and what they do (like Parliament), about how the political processes work (like policy development), and about New Zealand political history. It will also encourage you to think critically about why New Zealand's parties, systems, processes, institutions and economy are the way they are.
| Paper title | New Zealand Politics - Introduction |
|---|---|
| Paper code | POLS102 |
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| 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 available on Capture, with power point slides available on Blackboard. There is a requirement to attend tutorials.
- Textbooks
- Janine Hayward (ed), 2015, New Zealand Government and Politics, Sixth 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.
