Index
Course Title: Writing Policy
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Writing Policy
Credit Points: 12
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
|
POLI1088 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
330H Social Science & Planning |
Face-to-Face | Sem 1 2006
|
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POLI1088 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
365H Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng |
Face-to-Face | Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011 |
|
POLI1091 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng |
Face-to-Face | Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011 |
|
POLI1091 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng |
Face-to-Face or Internet | Sem 2 2008
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Course Coordinator: Kate Driscoll
Course Coordinator Phone: +(61 3) 9925 8287
Course Coordinator Email:kate.driscoll@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 37.2.15
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
Writing Policy course is offered at both postgraduate (POLI1091 Writing Policy )and undergraduate (POLI1088 Writing Policy) levels. However the courses are very different. You will need to ensure that the Writing Policy course you are enrolled in is suitable for your undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
Public policy shapes virtually every aspect of social, economic, cultural and environmental life through a series of direct pronouncements, legislation and law, policy documents, and interpretation and commentary provided by the media. Moreover public policy affects us all. The mix of genres which give authority and legality to parliamentary, judicial and party political decisions can move hearts and minds, generate passion, provoke anger and stimulate debate. Throughout the course consideration will be given to the way power (including in the form of resources, prestige and influence) helps to set the agenda for what does or does not become viewed as a policy problem.
Public policy deals with both the great and small issues of the day and is the daily expression of democracy. How we communicate policy matters in terms of who has a voice, what is said and how issues are represented. It is through policy that governments communicate with citizens. Writing Policy has been developed to further develop your writing, research and interpretation skills.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Upon completing this course you will be able to:
- Understand the contexts and challenges of policy work;
- Analyse policy texts;
- Recognise the possibilities and potential of policy writing;
- Evaluate and review policy writing genres;
- Appreciate the political nature of policy writing; and
- Confidently prepare policy documents.
As above
Overview of Learning Activities
Refer to Part B of the course guide
Overview of Learning Resources
There is no set text for this course however a reading pack will be prepared and be available from the RMIT bookshop.
Overview of Assessment
There are three assessment components for this course
• Write and deliver a speech
• Participation
• Policy critique