Arts

HSD421

2012  HSD421  Policy Development

Unit Level:

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HSD421 H 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 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 H On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 I Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 L Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 N Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 W Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *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

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 opportunities presented by the complexity and ambiguity inherent within political decision making will also be analysed.

WEIGHT:  25%

ASSESSMENT:

Internal: Seminar participation (20%), 1500 word discussion paper/short essay (20%), 1000 word research essay outline (10%), 3500 word research essay (50%)

Distance: Online seminar participation (20%), 1500 word discussion paper/short essay (20%), 1000 word research essay outline (10%), 3500 word research essay (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN:

Internal: 2 hour seminar weekly (13 wks)

Distance: Web based delivery

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

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

INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes international cross-cultural issues/skills.

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

major, with GPA of 6.5 or higher for honours entry

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

STAFF: Dr Megan Alessandrini; Dr Hannah Murphy; Dr Jo Vince

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