Elections, Campaigns and Lobbying (8125.5)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | 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 examines the nature of political campaigning in the light of changing channels and techniques of communication. It examines the role of various forms of communication used in election campaigns, including advertising, and considers the ethical issues involved. The subject also analyses political communication techniques used by individuals, groups and organisations to influence political and public policy processes, including lobbying.
1. Understand the role of elections, campaigns, and lobbying in a democratic society;
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of election campaign theories;
3. Critically analyse contested approaches to the respective powers of governments and political parties, the media, and the public;
4. Critically analyse a range of contemporary campaign case studies;
5. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills; and
6. Demonstrate essay writing skills.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand the role of elections, campaigns, and lobbying in a democratic society;
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of election campaign theories;
3. Critically analyse contested approaches to the respective powers of governments and political parties, the media, and the public;
4. Critically analyse a range of contemporary campaign case studies;
5. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills; and
6. Demonstrate essay writing skills.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
NoneCorequisites
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Required IT skills
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Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable