ALR214 - Lobbying and Advocacy
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ALR383 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 1-hour online lecture per week 1 x 2-hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 1-hour online lecture per week 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week |
Content
This unit is about public affairs strategy and tactics to influence government. In a representative democracy like Australia, public interest may be understood as a guiding principle in shaping government policy. However, the concept of the "public interest" tends to obscure the role of power dynamics and media influence. Building on these ideas, this unit examines the field of public affairs and the use of lobbying and advocacy by nonprofit, corporate, and governmental sectors to mould public opinion and influence government policies to their advantage. The unit explores ways in which public affairs sometimes supports positive policy outcomes, while at other times, it may drive harmful policies that are not in the public interest.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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