#34: Politics

So the outline for my Australian History and Politics core course has been posted on the official CSU website.

Here is the summary:

First Essay (compulsary) - Due 19 March - 35%
Second Essay (optional) - Due 15 May
Research Exercise - Due 22 May - 20%
Multiple Choice Exam - Exam Period - 10% (must pass)
Written Exam - Exam Period - 35%
Forum Participation - Throughout Year - Bonus 5%

The last line refers to the online forums set up for this subject in which students studying the course are required to participate in discussions on various topics concerning Australian Politics. I'm glad that Mr Howie introduced me to this form of interaction last year through our Exension English One wiki: I was an avid contributor to those threads, and I can see myself settling back into this mode fairly quickly.

Now, I don't have much of a political view: I am a sheep of generation Y who voted Rudd to shun the stale atmosphere that was clouding around Howard's policies (however, I am not implying that all Rudd votes have this mindset). As I am all for free speech, I would really like to hear your views on my first essay topic. Of course I will not be using these opinions within my piece, however rather to help me flesh out my own beliefs. Please feel free to comment this blog and leave a brief answer to the essay question, refute views put forth by others and just establish general discussion. You don't need a blogger account to comment my blog: just click on the "Add Comment" button, and post under either an "Anonymous" user or create a nickname.

Here's the question: What has shaped your current political position?

Look forward to hearing from you.



Lovemeg