AIP230 - Understanding Public Policy
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| Year: | 2019 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Trimester 1 Unit Chair: | Andrew Vandenberg |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour Class per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | 1 x 2 hour Class per week (recordings provided) |
Content
In this unit, we study public policy from three key viewpoints:
- We investigate the relationship between government and citizens, the role of policy in the lives of citizens, and contribution of different actors to the policy making process.
- We examine various areas of public policy in depth, analysing each in terms of policy development; actors; institutions; instruments; context (political, social, economic, historical); and human impact.
- We develop skills central to policy work, including preparing policy briefings and conducting policy analysis.
Assessment
Assessment 1 - Research and Writing Exercise (500 words) - 10%
Assessment 2 - Report (750 words) - 20%
Assessment 3 - Report (750 words) - 20%
Assessment 4 - Essay (2000 words) - 50%
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