Introduction to Politics & Public Policy (POLS1102)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Assessment methods
Essay, report, tutorial assessment and exam
Course enquiries
Dr E. Meier
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course introduces students to politics and public policy, using Australian and Queensland examples and evidence. The course locates public policy processes within the wider political system and introduces the basic principles of the public policy process. The focus is on what governments do in policy terms, why they do it and what difference it makes. The components of the policy process are identified and examined in the context of case studies of particular policy areas.
