PARLIAMENTARY LEADERSHIP
POL4PL
Not currently offered
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
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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)