pol4pl parliamentary leadership
PARLIAMENTARY LEADERSHIP
POL4PL
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides intensive leadership training for members of Federal Parliament. Taught in three modules the program provides participants with knowledge and skills focused on 1) the context shaping the operations of Federal Parliament and parliamentarians; 2) ways of more effectively governing in a world of complex interdendence; and 3) individual qualities that can foster better leaders
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNick Bisley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate advanced understanding of the forces shaping and constraining how Parliament can influence Australian society.
- Activities:
- Case study analysis and role playing scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate ability to analyse critically the changing role of parliamentarians and their part played in the legislative process.
- Activities:
- Guest speaker lectures and seminars
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Ability to reflect critically on your own motivations, values and beliefs
- Activities:
- Led self reflection discussion and group exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Online, 2016, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNick Bisley
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 days block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three diagnostic exercises (one for each module) | 45 | 01, 02 | |
| 2500 word reflective essay | 55 | 01, 03 |