ENV404C

Environmental Policy and Action ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Peter Cock

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Evening)

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: Two papers (each 500 words): 30% + Team position paper (2500 words): 40% + Team tactical advisory paper (1500 words): 20% + Class contribution: 10%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week