POLITICS 756

New Zealand Government

Please note: this is archived course information from 2021 for POLITICS 756.

Description

An advanced course on New Zealand politics and government. Topics include New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements, political leadership, participation and turnout, policy, MMP, electoral and parliamentary tactics, relations between the major and minor parties, Māori politics, polling and the media.

 

Assessment:
A seminar, essay, and a research proposal.

Availability 2021

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Recommended Reading

A TALIS reading list of required and optional readings will be made available.

Points

POLITICS 756: 15 points