2009 HSG205 Understanding Governance

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE: second year core unit for Public Policy major

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter

HSG205 H,L
Distance(H,L,W,I,N)

Key Semester Dates

Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date

Sem 1 H Distance 23-FEB-2009 23-MAR-2009 13-APR-2009 29-MAY-2009

Sem 1 H On Campus 23-FEB-2009 23-MAR-2009 13-APR-2009 29-MAY-2009

Sem 1 I Distance 23-FEB-2009 23-MAR-2009 13-APR-2009 29-MAY-2009

Sem 1 L Distance 23-FEB-2009 23-MAR-2009 13-APR-2009 29-MAY-2009

Sem 1 L On Campus 23-FEB-2009 23-MAR-2009 13-APR-2009 29-MAY-2009

Sem 1 N Distance 23-FEB-2009 23-MAR-2009 13-APR-2009 29-MAY-2009

Sem 1 W Distance 23-FEB-2009 23-MAR-2009 13-APR-2009 29-MAY-2009

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information).

Offered in Courses: [R3A] [R3C] [R3K]
About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
This unit examines how and why new forms of governance have evolved over the past 25 years in response to deficiencies and policy failures of traditional public administration. Drawing on new insights from such fields as political science, organization theory, leadership studies and international relations, it explores alternative forms of governance based on inter-organisational networks, new public management, markets and international regimes. The unit thus provides a critical understanding of the changing institutional structures of governance through which public policy at the sub-national, national and international levels is increasingly being formulated and implemented.

WEIGHT: 12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2,000-word essay (40%); 1,000-word report (20%); 2-hr end-of-semester exam (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: Int: 2-hr lecture weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly;
Dist. Ed: web-based delivery of 13 lectures, 1 online tutorial discussion fortnightly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
Fully online - I,N,W
This unit is taught entirely online
Resource supported teaching & learning - I,N,W,H,L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq 25% at level 100 in Public Policy or Political Science or equiv

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Dr Tony McCall (Coordinator)

FEES
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KEY

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2009 HSG205 Understanding Governance