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Fall 2015 | PA 5405 Section 001: Public Policy Implementation (26253)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Theory, tools, and practice of the implementation of public policy, particularly in areas involving public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Analytical approach focuses on multiple levels in policy fields to pinpoint and assess implementation challenges and levers for improvement.
- Class Notes:
- This course is offered in a HYBRID format, that maximizes the use of technology and in-person class sessions. As such, it will meet 9/16 and 9/23; 10/7 and 10/21; 11/4 and 11/18; and 12/9 and 12/16. See course schedule available on ClassInfo: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sandf002+PA5405+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- This course examines issues in the implementation of public programs and policies. This often is an under appreciated topic by policy makers and analysts, but it is an integral, dynamic and important component of using policy and programs to improve public problems. Policies are not only created by elected officials, who authorize and fund government activities, but also by state administrators, local managers, front-line staff, and groups targeted by policy change. Because of this complexity, this course introduces students to a multilevel implementation analysis. Multilevel analysis focuses on understanding how the core policy or program is understood at the policy field, organizational, and front-line levels. It also provides ways to better understand how a social process that involves power and culture often significantly shapes implementation processes and tasks. This helps improve students' skills in navigating complex system in which most public policy implementation occurs. Because implementation is inherently a social process, it requires skillful actors who can both analyze situations and work effectively with others to direct resources, manage competing demands, and move toward positive social outcomes. As such, students need to cultivate their abilities to be analytical, reflective and adaptive. The course is designed to help students build all of these skills. It is run as a hybrid course that combines on-line and face-to-face instruction, to allow students not living in the metro area to participate. As such, there are 8 face-to-face sessions throughout the semester, with supplement video and field research conducted during other weeks. Class will meet on 9/16 and 9/23; 10/7 and 10/21; 11/4 and 11/18; and 12/9 and 12/16. For more about the instructor, see: http://www.jodisandfort.org. To purchase the text (either hard copy or e-book) go to the publisher: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118775481.html
- Exam Format:
- There is no exam for this course. The following distributions will be used in Fall 2015.
25% Draft Analysis and Reflection Papers
25% Multilevel Implementation Analysis Brief
15% In-class Presentations
35% Contextual Analysis and Change Report
- Class Format:
- 30% Discussion
20% Small Group Activities
10% Student Presentations
40% Web Based
- Workload:
- Materials are provided on moodle, including readings, case studies, videos, etc. One textbook is required. Students engage in field research projects that allow them to focus on their areas of interest and explore implementation processes and results. Hybrid course that meets only 8 times face-to-face with the rest of the course happening through weaving of on-line materials, small group informal meetings, and consultation with the faculty.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/26253/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5405_Fall2015.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5405_Fall2018.pdf (Fall 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5405_Fall2016.pdf (Fall 2016)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 3 September 2015
ClassInfo Links - Fall 2015 Public Affairs Classes Taught by Jodi Sandfort