pol3dop doing politics

DOING POLITICS

POL3DOP

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this unit students majoring in Politics who have nearly completed their degree are encouraged to reflect upon what they have learned about the discipline, consolidate their knowledge and skills and explore the practical application of these skills to the world beyond the university. Through a series of dynamic, action-oriented readings, lectures and seminars, students will survey, analyse and discuss different traditions, behaviours and practices in the discipline and the world of work. Topics covered include political communication (written, visual and oral), political leadership, negotiation and political activism. Students will be assessed on a variety of activities and tasks including their ability to produce a piece of written political communication, a short piece of political analysis, lead an online group discussion, a group-based project on political activism as well as oral and visual presentations in class.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGwenda Tavan

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites POL2PID or 30 credit points of Politics at 2nd year level; or coordinator's approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Core subject at third-year level for a politics major

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Produce a complex piece of political analysis on a political issue

Activities:
Students will read political texts and discuss them in seminars to expand their critical, creative problem-solving and report-writing skills. They will demonstrate this knowledge through a written report.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Writing(Writing)
Speaking(Speaking)
Teamwork(Teamwork)

02. Produce a major political communication project

Activities:
Students will work throughout semester individually and in groups towards producing a major piece of political communication, which contains written, visual and spoken form.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Speaking(Speaking)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Writing(Writing)

03. Produce written work that contributes meaningfully to critical discussions and debates about the discipline of politics and the nature of political work , including the various theories, methodologies and practical skills associated with such work

Activities:
Students will read a variety of texts aimed at identifying and evaluating the characteristics of politics and political work. Students will participate in seminar discussions on the discipline and the nature of political work. They will produce written assignments that demonstrate their critical, analytical, methodological and theoretical skills.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Speaking(Speaking)
Teamwork(Teamwork)

04. Produce written work which shows an ability to apply ethical and cultural awareness to the study of politics and political work

Activities:
Student analyses of the study of politics and political behaviour will extend to a consideration of its ethical and cultural implications
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Writing(Writing)

05. Work effectively in teams in order to produce an intended political outcome utilising a variety of communicative and behavioural methods relevant to politics, for example, written, visual and spoken communication, negotiation, persuasion, influence, coercion.

Activities:
Small group work in seminars, discussion, role play, oral and written presentations, online group discussions.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Speaking(Speaking)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Writing(Writing)
Teamwork(Teamwork)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGwenda Tavan

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
On-line exercises based on key readings and themes in the course2001, 03, 04, 05
One major political communication piece including short oral presentation ((2000 word equivalent)5501, 02, 03, 04, 05
One piece of political analysis (equivalent to 1000 words)2503, 01, 04