Communicating Policy Expertise G (11795.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online |
UC - Canberra, Online |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra School Of Politics, Economics And Society | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Develop the craft of effectively communicating policy expertise to a wide range of stakeholders;
2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at the theoretical and practical level;
3. Analyse key target audiences with the aim of identifying their needs, interests and attitudes; and
4. Communicate policy expertise skills to design, evaluate, justify and interpret conclusions and professional decisions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Skills development
All assessments in this unit have been designed to assist students in the development of the stated graduate attributes.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 4 | 01 July 2024 | Online | Dr Jean-Paul Gagnon |
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 2 | 17 March 2025 | Online | Dr Jean-Paul Gagnon |
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 27 October 2025 | Online | Dr Jean-Paul Gagnon |
Required texts
OECD Report on Public Communication: The Global Context and the Way Forward
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All online via the UCLearn page.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
Tutorial participation is required in this unit.
Required IT skills
Standard audio-visual and computer competencies.
In-unit costs
none
Work placement, internships or practicums
Whilst this unit is practice-focused, it does not include a formal WIL component.
