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Public Consultation & Policy Negotiation (PPMN90035)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Semester 1
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This subject is based around simulated public and stakeholder consultation exercises where participants test theories and techniques of engagement in order to increase democratic participation and to collect data to inform policy makers. Participants will also be exposed to Big Data and also consider possible future trends. The subject will conclude with a committee reporting exercise where participants will have to negotiate an outcome.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Identify, compare, explain and translate major traditions, trends, challenges and policy responses and reforms in processes of public policy consultation and negotiation with a nuanced appreciation of the expectations and roles of key actors and institutions
- Critically select and employ appropriate research methods and techniques based on rigorous analysis, careful consideration of a range of data sources and cogent methodological frameworks along with an appreciation of emerging and innovative professional practices to establish strong evidentiary foundations
- Demonstrate mastery of the latest scholarship with confidence to meticulously and analytically discern and appraise contextual factors that could influence or impact desired outcomes
- Comfortably and assuredly work with complexity in terms of information and policy and environments to creatively and expertly distinguish between different dilemmas and opportunities and to tailor strategies to empower a range of key actors to negotiate change and to effectively resolve or mitigate conflict
- Engage in more abstract or esoteric discussions and be able to summarise, synthesise and meaningfully advise key policy community stakeholders correctly using both specialist and non-specialist language
- Clearly and persuasively communicate to diverse audiences ranging from high-level government delegations to local communities with an awareness of cultural norms and sensitivities as well as agility to shift from shorter briefings to longer, detailed presentations
- Exhibit in-depth technical understandings of policy and service design, acknowledging different impacts on and needs of less powerful users and communities
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should have:
- in-depth knowledge of the disciplines of political science and policy and administration, and the ability to examine governance, policy and public sector reform issues from other disciplinary perspectives.
- critical and strong reasoning skills, and creativity in applying theory and research methods to complex practical problems across diverse contexts.
- effective oral and written communication skills.
- an advanced appreciation of the Asian and Pacific regions, including Indigenous knowledge, cultures and values and sustainable futures.
- autonomy, self-motivation, self-direction and outstanding organisational skills to set goals and manage time and priorities.
- skills in self-assessment, self-awareness, reflective and lifelong learning, with an overriding commitment to personal and professional integrity.
Last updated: 31 January 2024