pol4pl parliamentary leadership

PARLIAMENTARY LEADERSHIP

POL4PL

2015

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)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Online, 2015, 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 elementComments%ILO*
Three diagnostic exercises (one for each module)4501, 02
2500 word reflective essay5501, 03