The aim of the module is to impart to students a comprehensive knowledge of the theories behind public affairs and the various ways it is practiced. It invites the student to consider how he or she may analse issues and evalate current debates in the political sphere in order to formulate judgements on public affairs practice, its norms and relationship to society. The module also engages students in problem solving activities to enable them to respond to new and unfamiliar contexts within the environment of public affairs.
Issues management
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Crisis management
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Lobbying
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Community relations
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Corporate social responsibility
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Theory of publics
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Public affairs as the management of political relationships
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The module will be generally taught by lecture incorporating group discussion. Problems and issues from contemporary practice will be used to illustrate theoretical perspectives. An extensive guest lecturer programme will be an integral part of this module. Guest lecturers will be drawn from both academia and practice and will introduce the students to a wide range of subjects. Speakers are requested to emphasise the importance of ethics in modern public affairs and to encourage the students to contribute to the growing literature in the field.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |