Filled with beta soyboy liberals but overall decent because no homework, would recommend.

Really interesting unit, the lecturer, Azim, was clearly very passionate and knowledgeable. Readings are really varied, definitely don't need to do all of them but they are very interesting. Definitely get out what you put in and the commitment required isn't that much.

The lecture content would sometimes acknowledge the classist and racist fundamentals of the theories we were being taught, but in my opinion, there was a concerning lack of discussion of that. As a queer person the tutes were uncomfortable and I ended up not going because POLS majors are so proudly homophobic and racist, and the class had such a lack of diversity that the tutor and other classmates didn't really seem to notice. The organisation of the unit was also really bad and everyone was constantly confused about what we were expected to do, but I think that was just because of COVID and because it was the Unit Coordinator's first year at UWA.

This unit is critical to understanding the rest of your Pols degree. if you apply yourself in this unit it will make the rest of the political science units much easier for you.

Challenging unit throughout the semester. However, the exam was super easy - don't worry about the 2 essays at all. Some lectures had way too much content to get through in 45 mins.

Really well organised, lectures were always relevant and had perfect amount of detail. Would recommend.

An interesting unit that has changed a lot in 2017. The new assessments are less relevant to the exam and the absence of a textbook means readings can become disjointed.

Interesting subject

This unit covers a lot of interesting content that creates a basis for further study in theoretical and comparative politics. Personally, I think that a first year unit such as this could show more structure to encourage students to pursue further research and understanding. That is arguably not the responsibility of the unit coordinators, lecturers and tutors. As with basically all other units, this unit will be more rewarding the more you venture beyond the required readings.

Great unit, excellent lecturers. 10/10 would recommend!