Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students should have gained experience in presenting issues of policy importance, based in their own disciplines, to non-specialist audiences in written and oral forms; gained experience in analysing and discussing such issues in a seminar context; become aware of the major issues involved in a range of related policy questions.
Synopsis Topics for seminar presentation are selected in consultation with the coordinator. A list of possible topics will be distributed but students are encouraged to propose subjects of interest to them, based in their own discipline. Industry Commission reports generally provide a basis for some presentations. Students present one paper, act as formal discussant on another, and are expected to engage in discussion of others.
Assessment Written (2500-word seminar paper and oral presentation): 70% + Performance as formal discussant and in class participation: 30%