Public Consultation & Policy Negotiation (PPMN90035)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students will explore how public policymaking can be enhanced through participatory and deliberative democratic mechanisms, learning from real-life case studies that led to both successes and failures. Students will analyse various theories and techniques for fostering meaningful participation, with a particular emphasis on deliberative democracy, codesign, and the innovative use of digital collaboration tools across different levels of power. The subject provides opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge through practical exercises, including an in-class simulation where students will design, run and participate in a deliberative exercise, showcasing the complexities and rewards of collaborative decision-making.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Utilise the theoretical underpinnings of public engagement and deliberative democracy to critically analyse how innovations enhance democratic participation and the design of public policy
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, designing and implementing public engagement strategies that foster meaningful participation and collaborative decision-making
- Critically evaluate different public engagement approaches and their impact on the public policy process
- Develop strategies to empower a range of key actors to negotiate change and to resolve or mitigate conflict effectively
- Engage with key policy community stakeholders correctly using both specialist and non-specialist language.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Work effectively in diverse teams
- Generate original ideas and solutions
- Communicate effectively in oral and written forms
- Evaluate scholarly arguments.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: 706AA Master of Social Policy, 344AB Master of Public Policy and Management, MC-EMPA Executive Master of Public Administration
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
Political Science or Public Policy at undergraduate level.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Individual response to four weekly questions (choice between 6 questions - 250 words each)
| From Week 2 to Week 7 | 20% |
Individual reflection on the in-class simulation
| Week 10 | 30% |
Policy consultation design proposal
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Benjamin Leruth Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: A 2-hour seminar for 12 weeks of the semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Benjamin Leruth benjamin.leruth@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025