Contemporary Policy Issues PG (11799.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online On-Campus |
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 | Post 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) |
This unit will enable students to analyse and discuss contemporary public policy issues. This may be updated over time based on the most pressing issues facing Australia at the Federal, State and Local levels. Examples of contemporary topics may include ageing, climate change, foreign ownership, national security, immigration and Indigenous Voice.
1. Critically analyse and apply economic theory and political analysis, to contemporary policy issues;
2. Develop their own arguments on policy issues and critically evaluate other arguments;
3. Articulate their policy ideas in a convincing manner and respond to questions to specialist and non-specialist audiences; and
4. Suggest possible solutions to complex contemporary public policy problems.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically analyse and apply economic theory and political analysis, to contemporary policy issues;
2. Develop their own arguments on policy issues and critically evaluate other arguments;
3. Articulate their policy ideas in a convincing manner and respond to questions to specialist and non-specialist audiences; and
4. Suggest possible solutions to complex contemporary public policy problems.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 4 | 01 July 2024 | Online | Dr Yogi Vidyattama |
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 2 | 17 March 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Yogi Vidyattama |
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 27 October 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Yogi Vidyattama |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
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Required texts
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Participation requirements
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Required IT skills
This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
Work placement, internships or practicums
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