Unit Outline

This unit introduces students to the dynamics that shape contemporary environmental politics, policy and justice with broad appeal to students of social sciences, governance, justice studies, environmental studies and science. The roles of governments and non-state actors in contributing to environmental policy and governance arrangements are considered with reference to a number of contemporary case studies. The unit also analyses environmental ideas, values and beliefs and how these inform grassroots organising, political platforms and regulatory settings.

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Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Explain key conceptual difficulties, theoretical perspectives and debates in the fields of environmental politics and policy.
2.	Apply relevant theoretical perspectives and debates to real world examples of environmental politics and policy.
3.	Analyse the complex and dynamic relationships between environmental politics and policy, policy outcomes, and political actors and institutions, at the local, national and/or international levels.
4.	Communicate your ideas coherently in written and/or oral forms.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	HPP212 AND HSD330 AND HSD230

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Unit weekly material has been fully revised for Semester 2, 2024.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	MyLO quiz on Module 1 of unit content	Week 7	10 %	LO1
Assessment Task 2:	Research Essay	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Tutorial attendance and participation/ Online tutorial attendance and participation.	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Take home exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: MyLO quiz on Module 1 of unit content

Task Description:

MyLO quiz on Module 1 of unit content

To be completed on MyLO.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 7 (11/Sep/2024)

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrated that designated material was read and reflected on via multiple choice questions	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Research Essay

Task Description:

Submit a research essay on one of the unit topics

To be submitted via MyLO.

Task Length:

2,500 words

Due Date:

Week 13 (21/Jun/2024)

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrated that knowledge of key concepts and theories was applied	LO1
2	Demonstrated the capacity to compare, contrast and evaluate concepts, theories and case studies	LO2
3	Demonstrated the capacity to undertake secondary research using information literacy skills	LO3
4	Communicated knowledge and research results using an essay format	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Tutorial attendance and participation/ Online tutorial attendance and participation.

Task Description:

On campus: tutorial attendance and participation. Off campus: online tutorial attendance and participation.

Assessment is ongoing through the semester.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrated that designated material was read and reflected on	LO1
2	Demonstrated the ability to compare, contrast and evaluate concepts, theories and case studies	LO2
3	Demonstrated the ability to communicate knowledge in face-to-face/online tutorials	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Take home exam

Task Description:

Take home exam

To be submitted via MyLO.

Task Length:

2,000 words

Due Date:

Exam Period (11/Nov/2024)

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrated knowledge of key concepts and theories	LO1
2	Demonstrated capacity to compare, contrast and evaluate concepts, theories and case studies	LO2
3	Demonstrated ability to respond quickly, accurately and concisely to questions asked	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.