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Public Policy: Advocating for Change (PPMN10002)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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Society is seemingly faced with several complex and intractable problems that require dramatic changes in public policy. Citizens, activists, and NGOs often bemoan the slow pace of change, or the inaction of government in response to grand challenges. In light of these difficulties, what is needed is a deeper understanding of the nature of policy change, and how individuals and organisations can influence these changes.
This subject will explore how policies change. To do this, it will focus in on the mechanisms of change. What tools, processes, and frameworks are available to influence public policy? What institutional barriers exist to creating change? The subject will also explore the nature of policy change, asking questions about the role of individual actors and coalitions in these processes, and the conditions that bring about (or impede) such change. Finally, the subject will introduce different ways of assessing that a change has occurred, its extent, and nature. Ultimately, students will be armed with a solid understanding of how to influence the policy process, and the barriers to this occurring.
Intended learning outcomes
A student who has successfully completed this subject will have developed:
- A deeper understanding of policy change
- Deeper knowledge of the different mechanisms available to produce change, and the barriers to that occurring
- Skills in the assessment and identification of change
- Knowledge of government structures, systems and processes
Generic skills
- A student who has successfully completed this subject will have developed: • A high-level ability to apply theory and concepts in a meaningful way • Flexible communication skills with a highly attuned sensitivity to a diverse audience • The ability to analyse complex processes to identify key actors, institutions, and outcomes • A deep understanding of mechanisms of, and barriers to, influencing other people and organisations.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Case study identification
| Week 3 | 25% |
Case study analysis
| Week 9 | 50% |
Presentation
| Week 11 | 25% |
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024