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Power and Policy in Australian Politics - POLS2008
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/politics/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Equivalent: AUST2024
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines Australian public policies in the context of contemporary theories and techniques of policy analysis. Considers the problems of government administration and decision-making in the modern state. Examines the role of the state and the impact of economic rationalism and managerialism. Focuses on a range of policy issues and areas including: economic policy, social policy, Industrial relations and industry policy, the environment, Indigenous affairs, immigration and women's policy. Encourages specialisation in specific policy areas, drawing on relevant analytical frameworks to produce policy briefs and case studies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should:
  • Display knowledge of issues to do with the creation, implementation and analysis of public policy
  • Demonstrate an awareness of theoretical approaches to public policy making
  • Be able to examine debates concerning public management, public administration, the public sector, the role of the state, accountability and ethics
  • Possess the skills required to produce a policy brief
  • Demonstrate improved their skills in conducting research, reading critically, thinking clearly, constructing an argument, writing persuasively and working collaboratively.

Assessment

  • Tutorial participation - 15%
  • Policy brief - 15%
  • Essay or internship report (2500 words) - 50%
  • Class test - 20%

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