ENV404C

Environmental policy and action

(ART)

Dr Peter Cock

6 or 8 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Analysis of and practical responses to substantive environmental issues. Lectures outline relevant theoretical perspectives and methods of analysis and guest lecturers present particular 'interest' perspectives. Pairs of students investigate selected policy issues from allocated 'interest' or role perspectives and present advocacy submissions to a mock public inquiry and a committee meeting.

Assessment: 6 points: post-1998 students - Two papers (each 500 words): 30% + Team position paper (2500 words): 40% + Team tactical advisory paper (1500 words): 20% + Class contribution: 10%. 8 points: pre-1998 students: Three papers (100 words): 25% + Team position paper (2500 words): 20% + Team tactical advisory paper (1500 words): 15% + Essay (2000 words): 30% + Class contribution: 10%