Module Details

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Title INFLUENCING POLICY-MAKERS
Code MNGT611
Coordinator Dr SP Edwardson
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
S.P.Edwardson@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 5

Aims

To equip students to present clear policy advice taking account of technical and socioeconomic considerations.


Learning Outcomes

A knowledge & understanding of the skills necessary to express coherent arguments supported by evidence, to make judgments on technical challenges and identify recommendations that can be implemented by policy-makers and executive decision-makers.


Syllabus

A knowledge & understanding of the skills necessary to express coherent arguments supported by evidence, to make judgments on technical challenges and identify recommendations that can be implemented by policy-makers and executive decision-makers.

Gathering and collating evidence. 
Identifying the key message. 
Marshalling the supporting arguments. 
Identifying decision-makers. 
Gaining access. 
Focusing on your audience’s needs. 
Dealing with wider global and socioeconomic issues. 
Using appropriate briefing materials. 
Engaging in a dialogue. 
Responding to requests for clarification and questions. 


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Review of pre-session learning

Teamwork - Analysis and preparation of brief to a policy-maker

Role Play - Briefing of a senior policy-maker

Formative Feedback (e.g. peer, revision sessions) - Expert and peer feedback on role play


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 1
Review of pre-session learning
        2
Analysis and preparation of brief to a policy-maker
2
Briefing of a senior policy-maker
1
Expert and peer feedback on role play
6
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 44
TOTAL HOURS 50

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Coursework  1 hour  During intensive one-day sessi  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Advice to policy-maker Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts

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