APG5236 · Global policy challenge

Overview

As sustainable development issues become more interconnected in a globalised world, it is imperative that those in government, business and civil society are equipped with the tools to address policy problems that connect local, national and international decision-makers. In this unit you will utilise the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals to connect to pressing contemporary sustainable development issues. You will then address these issues in teams to develop creative and effective solutions. By honing in on a specific global policy issue and context, you have the opportunity to develop specialised knowledge of an SDG area and the relevant policy responses and instruments. In developing a strategic response, you will apply critical and theoretical analysis, skills and knowledge relevant to a global policy context.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. critically analyse a contemporary policy issue and its associated policy instruments;
2. apply relevant theoretical and analytical frameworks to a real-life strategic policy response;
3. collaborate in a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural team to produce a multi-skilled, joined-up piece of work;
4. communicate effectively in varied formats and to a range of audiences;
5. critically reflect on your team collaboration and professional learning.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.