POLITICS 352

New Zealand Parties, Leaders and Elections


Please note: this is archived course information from 2021 for POLITICS 352.

Description

An examination of New Zealand’s political parties and the changing party system. Topics will include: the emergence of multi-party politics, candidate selection methods, parties and the media, the controversy over party finance and campaign funding, the so-called "Americanisation" of modern electoral campaigns and changing patterns of electoral participation and support.

Availability 2021

Not taught in 2021

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

POLITICS 352: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations

Restrictions

POLITICS 232