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politics of modern industrial society, social and political
change in Asia, and the political economy of
underdevelopment. These seminars include considerations of
the methodological questions involved.
In 1995 the subject will be devoted to the study of political
elites in Australia.
AP~II
Politics of China B
(This subject cannot be taken by students who
have passed AP310 Politics of China B)
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: two stage two political studies
subjects. AP206 is highly recommended.
Students who have not passed this subject are
advised to consult with the course convenor
before enrolling
Assessment: continuous
Subject aims and description
a By means of detailed case studies in Chinese foreign policy,
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this subject aims to develop and explore ways of interpreting
and understanding the People's ~epublic of China's
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a relationships with other countries since 1949. The focus is on
countries within the Asian region, including Australia, and the
; United States. On the basis of some appreciation of the
issues and problems in domestic politics, topics will include
Maoist foreign policy, international relations, an examination
of the value of cultural and technological exchanges with
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developed countries and China's current 'open door' policy.
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~n Klintworth, G. China's Modernisation: The Strategic Implications for
8, the Asia-Pacific Region. Canberra, AGPS, 1989
Yahuda, M. Towards the End of Isolationism: China's Foreign Policy
After Mao. London, Macmillan, 1983
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Problems of Contemporary
South-East Asia
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: twostage two political studies
subjects
Assessment: class participation, a short seminar
and a final paper of 3,000 words
Subject aims and description
This subject provides an understanding of the problems of
countries in Australia's region, and the background from
which many of Australia's most recent immigrants have
come. It is intended to develop students' capabilities for
undertaking research on the background of contemporary
issues, and for sifting facts out of the conflicting propaganda
and reportage, and identifying possible courses of action. The
present focus is on Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The subject
also deals with the impact events in Indochina have had on
Australia.
References
Evans, G. and Rowley, K. Red Brotherhood at War: Vietnam,
Cambodia and Laos since 1975. Rev. edn, London, Verso, 1990
AP313
India - Uneven Development
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: two stage two political studies
subjects
Assessment: continuous
Subject aims and description
The course highlights the uneven character of development
in India, relating it to the economic-political structure of
Indian society. It explains why a country with an extensive
and relatively advanced industrial base also suffers
widespread poverty. The course deals with both the empirical
and theoretical aspects of development in India. Topics
include: 'green revolution' and class formation, land reform,
agrarian relations, peasant conflict, industrialisation, women
in the labour force, caste and social status, and population
and family planning.
References
Alavi, H. and Harriss, J. (eds)South Asia. Basingstoke, Macmillan,
1989
Jeffrey, R. et al. India: Rebellion To Republic: Selected Writings, 1857-
1990. New Delhi, Sterling, 1990
Lakha, S. Capitalism and Class in Colonial India: The Case of
Ahmedabad. New Delhi, Sterling, 1988
~ ~ 3 1 4 Work in Australia
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: any two stage two political studies
subjects, or equivalent. AP207 is recommended,
but not compulsory
Assessment: essay, seminar paper and
participation
Subject aims and description
This subject provides a historical and thematic approach to
the study of work in Australia. The subject traces the
evolution of blue collar and white collar occupations from the
1880s through to the Depression, the Second World War and
the long boom. It looks at the formation of unions,
professions, employer orqanisations, and the role of
government in theshaping of the industrial relations system.
It aives attention to the Drocesses which have led to labour
market inequalities on the grounds of gender, ethnicity and
age. Contemporary issues such as technological change,
labour market deregulation and unemployment are also
addressed.
Preliminary reading
Fox, C. Working Australia. Sydney, Allen & Unwin, 1991
Probert, B. Working Life: Arguments About Work in Australian
Society Ringwood, Vic.. McPhee Gribble, 1990 c. 1989
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Sociology 1A
No. of hours per week: three and a half hours
daytime or three hours evening
Prerequisites: nil, but note that AS100 and
AS101 arenormally taken in the one year
Assessment: essays, examination and class
participation
Subject aims and description
This subject is concerned with the social construction of
human behaviour and society. It begins by focusing upon
individuals and groups, examining how self-concepts,
behaviour and ideas are socially formed and how everyday
interactions are negotiated accomplishments.