Arts

HSD404

2010  HSD404  Policy Theory and Practice

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Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Unit is only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Government. Other students should ordinarily enrol in HSD421 Policy Development offered by the School of Government.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HSD404 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *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). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Unit examines the central approaches to understanding the policy process. Key phases of this process will be explored including the initiation, development, implementation, evaluation and analysis of public policy. Difficulties and ambiguity inherent within political decision making will also be analysed with reference to contemporary policy design. Relevant Tasmanian and Australian case studies and scenarios are used to illustrate and explore the various facets of the policy process. A key activity for the unit is preparation of a case study for publication and dissemination through the Tasmanian Government Department of Economic Development.

WEIGHT:  25%

ASSESSMENT: 3,000 word critical essay (30%); essay poster presentation (5%); 5,000 word case study report (55%); oral presentation of report (10%).

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 hr seminar weekly (13 wks)

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REQUISITE INFO

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HSD421

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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