UNSW Handbook Course - Policy Analysis

Policy Analysis - SLSP5001


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of Social Sciences and International Studies
	Course Outline: http://slsp.arts.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 8
	EFTSL: 0.167 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Equivalent: SLSP7001
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

What is policy, and why does it matter? Examines the way in which the term 'policy' is mobilised to make sense of what happens in and around organisations, and to shape the action. Also examines the different dimensions of policy, and the significance of each for policy analysis.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course students should:

Understand a range of theoretical concepts of policy and the policy process
Be able to apply policy theory as a tool in the analysis of policy issues
Have developed improved presentation and analytical skills
Have developed a broader understanding of the organisations and dynamics that surround the policy development and policy decision-making processes.

Assessment

Two case studies - 30% (15% each)
Media watch exercise - 30%
Essay on policy theory - 30%
Participation - 10%

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