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Public Consultation & Policy Negotiation (PPMN90035)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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February
Overview
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This subject is based around understanding different forms of public consultation where students will explore theories and techniques of engagement in order to increase democratic participation. Participants will also be exposed to a broad range of theories including deliberative democracy, codesign and the use of digital tools in collaboration. Students will also have the chance to participate in an in-class consultation exercise where they 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 discern and appraise contextual factors that could influence or impact desired outcomes
- Tailor strategies to empower a range of key actors to negotiate change and to effectively resolve or mitigate conflict
- 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.
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: 15 February 2024
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: 15 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Theoretical critique
| Due half way through the teaching period | 30% |
Consultation proposal
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 70% |
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: 15 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Michael Breen Coordinator Sarah Ball Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 24 contact hours: A 3-hour seminar per week for eight weeks from teaching start date. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 15 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 April 2024 Assessment period ends 17 May 2024 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) - 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- 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: 15 February 2024