POLI 7002 Translation from Theory and Research to Policy
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102180
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Description The focus of study in this subject is on policy-making and implementation and the place of theory and research in policy formation. In the first part of the subject students explore the nature of public policy - addressing constructs of policy and policy-making and approaches to analysing public policy. The political and social practices of policy-making and implementation in Australia are contextualised and examined at the local, national and global levels. The second part of the subject takes examples of policy-making in the field of social sciences and examines the role of theory and research in the problematisation of issues and identification of solutions. The identification of competing interests, relations of power and key players in understanding, analysing and responding to policy and its outcomes will be undertaken.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Policy Studies
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate critical understanding of the links between theory/research/policy
- Distinguish between different levels of policy-making:- global, national, local; - state, corporate, community.
- Appraise the competing interests and power relations in policy-making processes
- Operationalise strategies for developing, analysing and responding to policy outcomes
Subject Content
Links between theory/research/policy
Local and global political/social frameworks that shape policy making in the Australian context
Competing interests, relations of power and key players in understanding and analysing policy and its outcomes
Levels of policy-formation and implementation: government, community, corporations and organisations
Examples of translation from theory/research to policy
Strategies for analysing and responding to policy and its outcomes
Skills and knowledge for developing policy
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 10 multiple choice and 6 short answer questions 50 words each | 15 | N | Individual | N |
| Critical Review | 1,000 words | 35 | N | Individual | N |
| Case Study | 2,000 words | 50 | N | Individual | N |
Teaching Periods
Spring (2024)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
On-site
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Spring (2025)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
On-site
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