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SOCI8080 – Making Public Policy in a Globalised World
2024 – Session 2, Online-flexible
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Francesco Stolfi
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MPSP or MPASR or GradCertPASR or GradDipPASR
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines a range of issues relevant to the understanding of how policies are made in increasingly entwined national and international contexts, considering international and domestic institutions and actors. The unit will be taught as a series of modules covering topics such as migration flows, climate change, populism, national and global inequalities, austerity, liberalisation, international policy actors and institutions, contexts and modes of governance, policy-making in non-democracies and democratization processes, political economy of welfare states, varieties of capitalism. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify and critically analyse current theories of governance and apply them to several political systems around the world.
- ULO2: Identify, critically analyse and discuss the major debates and controversies involved in issues such as populism, immigration, austerity, democratization.
- ULO3: Engage in independent research showing the ability to build on international scholarship and international examples to address a public policy problem.
- ULO4: Show competent knowledge of the theoretical literature as well as of the empirical cases covered in the readings.
- ULO5: Evaluate the quality, validity and reliability of research relating to a specific policy problem.
- ULO6: Communicate research findings and views accurately and effectively using a variety of techniques (written, spoken, visual).
General Assessment Information
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of '0' (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to non-time sensitive assessment (incl. essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special Consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 50% | No | 03/11/2024 |
| Participation | 25% | No | 03/11/2024 |
| Quiz | 25% | No | Weekly |
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 03/11/2024
Weighting: 50%
The essay, provides students with the opportunity to explore a topic of interest in depth. Students should develop a considered answer to a specific question based on reading a wide range of sources
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and critically analyse current theories of governance and apply them to several political systems around the world.
- Identify, critically analyse and discuss the major debates and controversies involved in issues such as populism, immigration, austerity, democratization.
- Engage in independent research showing the ability to build on international scholarship and international examples to address a public policy problem.
- Show competent knowledge of the theoretical literature as well as of the empirical cases covered in the readings.
- Evaluate the quality, validity and reliability of research relating to a specific policy problem.
- Communicate research findings and views accurately and effectively using a variety of techniques (written, spoken, visual).
Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 03/11/2024
Weighting: 25%
Informed and constructive participation in discussions and activities
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and critically analyse current theories of governance and apply them to several political systems around the world.
- Identify, critically analyse and discuss the major debates and controversies involved in issues such as populism, immigration, austerity, democratization.
- Show competent knowledge of the theoretical literature as well as of the empirical cases covered in the readings.
- Evaluate the quality, validity and reliability of research relating to a specific policy problem.
- Communicate research findings and views accurately and effectively using a variety of techniques (written, spoken, visual).
Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 25%
Quizzes on the mandatory readings
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Show competent knowledge of the theoretical literature as well as of the empirical cases covered in the readings.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Reading
There are a range of journal articles and chapters that are required reading. These will be listed on iLearn and available via Leganto.
Technology used and required
All enrolled students have access to the SOCI8080 website via iLearn. iLearn will provide access to lectures (powerpoint presentations for download and recordings through the University's Echo lecture recording facility) as well as readings, links and forum discussions. Regular access to iLearn is required in order to complete the unit.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
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The Writing Centre
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- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
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Unit information based on version 2024.03 of the Handbook