units
ATS2695
Faculty of Arts
This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2012 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.
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Level | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Offered | Not offered in 2012 |
Coordinator(s) | Dr Narelle Miragliotta |
Notes
Previously coded PLT2270
This unit examines the factors that shape public policy outcomes and the consequences (both deliberate and unintended) that sometime result from particular policy choices. The unit is divided into three sections. Section one traces the theoretical and normative debates associated with the state in the policy making process, including an examination of the evolution of the state in the Australian context. Section two explores the institutions and actors that are central go the decision-making process. The course concludes with an investigation of a number of key policy areas.
On successful completion of this subject students should:
Written work: 100%
2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
Any two of the following first-year units in Politics - ATS1353, PLT1031, ATS1873, ATS1354, PLT1070, ATS1355 or permission.