27 classes matched your search criteria.

Fall 2023  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- Incarceration, Citizenship & Criminal Legal System (32863)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
12 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 20
Enrollment Status:
Open (18 of 30 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Selected topics.
Class Notes:
Full title: Incarceration, Citizenship & Criminal Legal System. Interested advanced undergraduate students should contact Prof. Blesset at brandib@umn.edu to request permission to enroll. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?brandib+PA5490+Fall2023
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32863/1239

Spring 2022  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- Restorative Practices: Policymaking & Activism (67687)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
12 Credits
Grading Basis:
S-N or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Graduate Student
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/18/2022
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
 
02/08/2022
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
 
03/01/2022
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
 
03/29/2022
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
 
04/26/2022
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
Enrollment Status:
Open (22 of 30 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Selected topics.
Class Notes:
Full title of class: Restorative Practices: Policymaking & Activism. Class will be offered five Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:45; however, there will be work over the entire semester. Instructor will be Prof. Raj Sethuraju of Metro State.http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sethu028+PA5490+Spring2022
Class Description:
Restorative Practices are a way of being. Together we will explore and experience the depths of this indigenous practice. Our exploration will involve classroom gatherings, online discussions, community participation, engaging with practitioners, and developing a restorative practices position paper for policy work.

You!!! The student scholar will examine the historical, sociological, criminological, psychological, educational, and religious perspectives about Restorative Practices. Together, we will explore topics around:

• Trauma and healing
• Conflict and transformation
• Racial Justice
• Indigeneity of Restorative Practices
• Internal colonialism

This course is designed to allow students to develop a working understanding and knowledge of Restorative Practices. Restorative Practices looks at the concept of justice through nontraditional and alternative viewpoints. Rather than focus on "what are the issues at hand, who committed or is responsible and what should the outcome be," Restorative Practices focuses on "who has been harmed/affected, what was the impact, and who is responsible for repairing the harm and addressing the impact." Students will examine Restorative Practices from historical, sociological, criminological, psychological, and educational perspectives. Throughout the course, a wide range of specific "restorative practices" will be studied, reviewed, and analyzed. Some of the concepts the course will explore are trauma and healing, conflict transformation, issues related to education, educational institutions, and alternative processes such as Repairing Harm and the Circle Process.
Tentative Expectations:
• Expect both asynchronous and synchronous engagement
• Only 5 synchronous engagements - Tuesday 6 to 9 pm.
• 30 hours of Service Learning with community, school, and other agencies
• Weekly online discussions.

Questions about the course? Email raj.sethuraju@metrostate.edu. Need a class permission number? Email Stacey Grimes at grime004@umn.edu.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Students who want to learn, articulate, and practice the philosophical and practical constructs of restorative justice and the movement of restorative practices.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67687/1223
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
21 December 2020

Fall 2021  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- The Civil Rights & Black Power Movement, 1954-1984 (34122)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
12 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Graduate Student
Meets With:
AFRO 3866 Section 001
AFRO 5866 Section 001
HIST 3856 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Wed 06:00PM - 08:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hanson Hall 1-111
Enrollment Status:
Open (7 of 8 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Selected topics.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mayes+PA5490+Fall2021
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34122/1219

Spring 2021  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- Reparations: Policy, History, & Theory (66756)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
12 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Graduate Student
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (21 of 30 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Selected topics.
Class Notes:
Class will be offered REMOTELY. Class will meet synchronously-online during Spring 2021 during the scheduled time. Humphrey School students may register without a permission number. All others will require a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?will5638+PA5490+Spring2021
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66756/1213

Spring 2021  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- Restorative Practices: Policymaking & Activism (67137)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
12 Credits
Grading Basis:
S-N or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Graduate Student
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
 
02/09/2021
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
 
03/02/2021
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
 
03/30/2021
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
 
04/27/2021
Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (10 of 30 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Selected topics.
Class Notes:
Full title of class: Restorative Practices: Policymaking & Activism. Class will be offered REMOTELY five Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:45. Class will meet synchronously-online during Spring 2021 during the scheduled time. Instructor will be Prof. Raj Sethuraju of Metro State.http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sethu028+PA5490+Spring2021
Class Description:
Restorative Practices are a way of being. Together we will explore and experience the depths of this indigenous practice. Our exploration will involve classroom gatherings, online discussions, community participation, engaging with practitioners, and developing a restorative practices position paper for policy work.

You!!! The student scholar will examine the historical, sociological, criminological, psychological, educational, and religious perspectives about Restorative Practices. Together, we will explore topics around:

• Trauma and healing
• Conflict and transformation
• Racial Justice
• Indigeneity of Restorative Practices
• Internal colonialism

This course is designed to allow students to develop a working understanding and knowledge of Restorative Practices. Restorative Practices looks at the concept of justice through nontraditional and alternative viewpoints. Rather than focus on "what are the issues at hand, who committed or is responsible and what should the outcome be," Restorative Practices focuses on "who has been harmed/affected, what was the impact, and who is responsible for repairing the harm and addressing the impact." Students will examine Restorative Practices from historical, sociological, criminological, psychological, and educational perspectives. Throughout the course, a wide range of specific "restorative practices" will be studied, reviewed, and analyzed. Some of the concepts the course will explore are trauma and healing, conflict transformation, issues related to education, educational institutions, and alternative processes such as Repairing Harm and the Circle Process.
Tentative Expectations:
• Expect both asynchronous and synchronous engagement
• Only 5 synchronous engagements - Tuesday 6 to 9 pm.
• 30 hours of Service Learning with community, school, and other agencies
• Weekly online discussions.

Questions about the course? Email raj.sethuraju@metrostate.edu. Need a class permission number? Email Stacey Grimes at grime004@umn.edu.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Students who want to learn, articulate, and practice the philosophical and practical constructs of restorative justice and the movement of restorative practices.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67137/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
21 December 2020

Fall 2020  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- The Politics and Policy of Demographic Change (33326)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
3 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
12 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option No Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Graduate Student
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020
Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (9 of 20 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Selected topics.
Class Notes:
5490-2 will be offered REMOTELY. Class will meet synchronously-online during Fall 2020, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:15. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dorelien+PA5490+Fall2020
Class Description:
There are two tenets that motivate this course:
      1. You cannot have effective policy without good data.
      2. Representation in our democracy and state's tax capacity are based on Census counts (everyone gets counted regardless of age, citizenship, voting eligibility, race, and gender). Therefore the census has always been a weapon of political power; and from the beginning people have sought ways to manipulate the census for political gains.

      The first part of the course focuses on the history and politics of the US Census. Students will have a clear understanding of some of the major uses of census data ( including how can data be useful for the COVID19 response); understand how historical events and policy debates have shaped the census overtime; and understand the concerns relating to undercounting, privacy, and debate about the citizenship question. Next the course focuses on the impact of demographic change on politics and policy, specifically voting behavior and party competition. Specific demographic trends of interest include population ageing, immigration, changes in US racial composition, and distribution/internal migration. Finally in the third section, we focus on policies that impact demographic behavior (for instance gender equality policies) and policies that manipulate/distort the impact of census counts such as gerrymandering and felony disenfranchisement.


      Who Should Take This Class?:
      This course counts towards the Population Studies Minor and the Politics and Governance Concentration.
      Learning Objectives:

      At the end of this course:

      • Students will understand the role that the census and census data plays in US politics and policy.

      • Students will be knowledgeable of some of the major demographic trends affecting American society; they will know how that information is collected and where to find that information.
      • New for Fall 2020: Students will have a lab session where they learn how to create thematic maps using Tableau Software. This is important in order to be able to visualize geographic trends.

      • Student will enhance their listening and discussion skills. Demonstrate ability to civilly discuss topics related to race, immigration, and political parties using three parts of an argument: Assertion, Reasoning, Evidence (ARE).

      • Students will enhance their writing and presentations skills. Students will be put in the role of a state demographer and will create a series of short briefs describing key demographic trends and their impacts as well as analyze the demographic impacts of policies such as felony disenfranchisement.

      Grading:
      • Journaling/Assignments (24%) : You are expected to complete 5 journal responses and one short assignment. If you miss class you are expected to submit a journal response based on the readings for the day you missed.

      • Memo (36%): Your memo grade is a combination of in class group presentation(s) and one individually written memo.

      • Op-Ed (40%): You are required to submit a first draft, second draft, and give an oral brief of the op-ed before submitting the final draft for a grade. Op-ed have to be under 1,000 words.
      Exam Format:
      • No final exam, instead the final project is the submission of an Op-Ed to a publication.
      Class Format:

      This fall the course will be taught online. Majority of the classes will be synchronous but there will also be some asynchronous sessions

      • This course was originally designed as a hybrid course which means that much of the content will be presented online leaving majority of class time for discussion, presentations, and feedback.

      • This course will incorporate material from a wide range of sources including journal articles, book chapters, reports, newspaper articles, podcasts.
      Textbooks:
      https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33326/1209
      Past Syllabi:
      http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/dorelien_PA5490_Fall2019.pdf (Fall 2019)
      Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
      29 June 2020

      Fall 2019  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- The Civil Rights & Black Power Movement, 1954-1984 (32990)

      Instructor(s)
      Class Component:
      Discussion
      Credits:
      3 Credits
      Repeat Credit Limit:
      4 Credits
      Grading Basis:
      A-F or Audit
      Instructor Consent:
      No Special Consent Required
      Instruction Mode:
      In Person Term Based
      Class Attributes:
      Topics Course
      Meets With:
      AFRO 3866 Section 001
      AFRO 5866 Section 001
      HIST 3856 Section 001
      Times and Locations:
      Regular Academic Session
       
      09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
      Wed 06:00PM - 08:45PM
      UMTC, West Bank
      Blegen Hall 255
      Enrollment Status:
      Open (3 of 5 seats filled)
      Also Offered:
      Course Catalog Description:
      Selected topics.
      Class Notes:
      http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mayes+PA5490+Fall2019
      Class Description:
      Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
      Textbooks:
      https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32990/1199

      Fall 2019  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- The Politics and Policy of Demographic Change (32991)

      Instructor(s)
      Class Component:
      Discussion
      Credits:
      3 Credits
      Repeat Credit Limit:
      4 Credits
      Grading Basis:
      Student Option No Audit
      Instructor Consent:
      No Special Consent Required
      Instruction Mode:
      In Person Term Based
      Class Attributes:
      Topics Course
      Times and Locations:
      Regular Academic Session
       
      09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
      Thu 02:30PM - 05:15PM
      UMTC, West Bank
      Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
      Enrollment Status:
      Open (15 of 20 seats filled)
      Also Offered:
      Course Catalog Description:
      Selected topics.
      Class Notes:
      http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dorelien+PA5490+Fall2019
      Class Description:
      There are two tenets that motivate this course:
          1. You cannot have effective policy without good data.
          2. Representation in our democracy and state's tax capacity are based on Census counts (everyone gets counted regardless of age, citizenship, voting eligibility, race, and gender). Therefore the census has always been a weapon of political power; and from the beginning people have sought ways to manipulate the census for political gains.

          The first part of the course focuses on the history and politics of the US Census. Students will have a clear understanding of some of the major uses of census data; understand how historical events and policy debates have shaped the census overtime; and understand the concerns relating to undercounting, privacy, and debate about the citizenship question. Next the course focuses on the impact of demographic change on politics and policy, specifically voting behavior and party competition. Specific demographic trends of interest include population ageing, immigration, changes in US racial composition, and distribution/internal migration. Finally in the third section, we focus on policies that impact demographic behavior (for instance gender equality policies) and policies that manipulate/distort the impact of census counts such as gerrymandering and felony disenfranchisement.


          Who Should Take This Class?:
          This course counts towards the Population Studies Minor and the Politics and Governance Concentration.
          Learning Objectives:

          At the end of this course:

          • Students will understand the role that the census and census data plays in US politics and policy.

          • Students will be knowledgeable of some of the major demographic trends affecting American society; they will know how that information is collected and where to find that information.

          • Student will enhance their listening and discussion skills. Demonstrate ability to civilly discuss topics related to race, immigration, and political parties using three parts of an argument: Assertion, Reasoning, Evidence (ARE).

          • Students will enhance their writing and presentations skills. Students will be put in the role of a state demographer and will create a series of short briefs describing key demographic trends and their impacts as well as analyze the demographic impacts of policies such as felony disenfranchisement.

          Class Format:

          • This course is a hybrid course which means that much of the content will be presented online leaving majority of class time for discussion, presentations, and feedback.

          • This course will incorporate material from a wide range of sources including journal articles, book chapters, reports, newspaper articles, podcasts.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32991/1199
          Syllabus:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/dorelien_PA5490_Fall2019.pdf
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          5 April 2019

          Fall 2018  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- The Civil Rights & Black Power Movement, 1954-1984 (32339)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Topics Course
          Meets With:
          AFRO 3866 Section 001
          AFRO 5866 Section 001
          HIST 3856 Section 090
          HIST 3856 Section 001
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
          Wed 06:00PM - 08:45PM
          UMTC, East Bank
          Blegen Hall 255
          Enrollment Status:
          Open (4 of 5 seats filled)
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mayes+PA5490+Fall2018
          Class Description:
          Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32339/1189

          Fall 2017  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- The Civil Rights & Black Power Movement, 1954-1984 (33531)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Topics Course
          Meets With:
          AFRO 3866 Section 001
          AFRO 5866 Section 001
          HIST 3856 Section 090
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017
          Wed 06:00PM - 08:45PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Blegen Hall 150
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Description:
          Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33531/1179

          Spring 2017  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- Gender, Race and Political Representation (69344)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          A-F only
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Topics Course
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
          Mon, Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cewig@umn.edu+PA5490+Spring2017
          Class Description:

          A central tenet of democracy is the equal and just representation of its citizens. Yet, democracies around the world only unevenly represent their citizens - whether measured by the make-up of their political representatives or by the substance of their political agendas. In this course, students will learn the reasons for the uneven representation of women and racial and ethnic minorities in political office, the consequences of this under representation for political agendas, and the mechanisms that have been used to increase the election and appointment of underrepresented groups as well as the representation of their interests on policy agendas. The course is global in scope; it approaches the issue of gender, race and political representation through the study of cross-national evidence and comparative country studies from around the world in order to identify the best practices for strengthening the representation of under-represented groups.


          Learning Objectives:
          to develop a better understanding of how and why different groups, in particular women and racial or ethnic minorities, are often represented unevenly in democratic societies and the normative and ethical implications of uneven representation.
          to understand the individual, structural and institutional factors that that have been key to improved political representation of traditionally underrepresented groups.
          to understand the role of cultural and political context as well as global position for patterns of political representation and the options available to change these patterns.
          to learn how to write succinctly and powerfully for a broad, policy-oriented audience.
          to analyze, synthesize, and think critically about problems of democratic representation.
          Grading:

          15% Biography of a Cabinet Nominee

          25% Descriptive Representation Policy Brief

          25% Substantive Representation Policy Analysis

          10% Substantive Discussion Questions

          25% Participation in class

          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/69344/1173
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          21 February 2017

          Fall 2016  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- Race, Class, Gender and U.S. Social Policy (36270)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          A-F only
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Topics Course
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
          Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Carlson School of Management 1-136
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          Instructor is Michael Minta. Course examines the causes and effects of the vast social and economic inequalities that exist between blacks and whites in US society. Specifically, the course examines the complex role that federal, state and local government plays in creating as well as addressing high rates of poverty, unemployment, violent crime, residential segregation, and underperforming schools found in African American communities. More details available in the syllabus on ClassInfo. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?PA5490+Fall2016
          Class Description:
          Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/36270/1169
          Syllabus:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/mdminta_PA5490_Fall2016.pdf

          Fall 2016  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- Economics of Early Childhood Development (34051)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Topics Course
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
          Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Social Sciences Building 278
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arolnick+PA5490+Fall2016, http://classinfo.umn.edu/?jtemple+PA5490+Fall2016
          Class Description:
          In this course we examine early childhood development (ECD) from an economic perspective, viewing ECD as economic development. Students will become familiar with the role of government in a market economy with a specific focus on the role of ECD and human capital in general in economic growth and development. Students will learn about the newer research from longitudinal studies of ECD as well as newer studies of early brain development. Students will develop an understanding of the basic features of cost- benefit (or return on investment)
          analysis as a tool for efficient resource allocation. The second half of the class requires students to become familiar with and to be able to critically evaluate studies of the effectiveness of various ECD policies. Specific programs or policies will be examined with an emphasis on identifying the characteristics of rigorous evaluations. The course ends with a discussion of the local, national and international policy environment in the area of early childhood development. This course contributes to several learning objectives for the MPP program, especially (3) "to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve complex problems, and make decisions" and (4) to understand the role of government in a market economy. Required text:
          Reynolds, A.J., Rolnick, A.J., Englund, M.E., and J. A. Temple (2010) Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life: A Human Capital Integration. New York, NY: Cambridge
          Grading:
          25% Midterm Exam
          35% Homeworks and course paper on a topic of the student's choosing.
          30% Reflection Papers
          10% Class Participation
          Class Format:
          Co-taught by Senior Fellow Art Rolnick and Professor Judy Temple. The required text is:
          Reynolds, A.J., Rolnick, A.J., Englund, M.E., and J. A. Temple (2010) Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life: A Human Capital Integration. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. In addition, students will read a number of journal articles and reports.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34051/1169
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          13 August 2015

          Fall 2016  |  PA 5490 Section 005: Topics in Social Policy -- The Civil Rights & Black Power Movement, 1954-1984 (34052)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Topics Course
          Meets With:
          AFRO 3866 Section 001
          AFRO 5866 Section 001
          HIST 3856 Section 001
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
          Wed 06:00PM - 08:45PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Blegen Hall 130
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mayes+PA5490+Fall2016
          Class Description:
          Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34052/1169

          Spring 2016  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- Research and Policy with Marginalized Groups (57922)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016
          Fri 01:45PM - 04:30PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
          Class Notes:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mart2114+PA5490+Spring2016 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?harex004+PA5490+Spring2016
          Class Description:
          Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57922/1163
          Syllabus:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/mart2114_harex004_PA5490_Spring2016.docx

          Spring 2016  |  PA 5490 Section 003: Topics in Social Policy -- Contemporary Social Theory and Public Policy (67308)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          A-F only
          Instructor Consent:
          Instructor Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Meets With:
          SOC 8790 Section 001
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016
          Mon 11:45AM - 02:15PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Social Sciences Building 1114
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
          Class Notes:
          Contemporary Social Theory and Public Policy. Requires instructor permission. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?page+PA5490+Spring2016 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?jbsoss+PA5490+Spring2016
          Class Description:
          Selected topics. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67308/1163
          Syllabus:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/page_jbsoss_PA5490_Spring2016.doc
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          20 October 2015

          Fall 2015  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- Economics of Early Childhood Development (20604)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
          Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
          Class Notes:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arolnick+PA5490+Fall2015, http://classinfo.umn.edu/?jtemple+PA5490+Fall2015
          Class Description:
          In this course we examine early childhood development (ECD) from an economic perspective, viewing ECD as economic development. Students will become familiar with the role of government in a market economy with a specific focus on the role of ECD and human capital in general in economic growth and development. Students will learn about the newer research from longitudinal studies of ECD as well as newer studies of early brain development. Students will develop an understanding of the basic features of cost- benefit (or return on investment)
          analysis as a tool for efficient resource allocation. The second half of the class requires students to become familiar with and to be able to critically evaluate studies of the effectiveness of various ECD policies. Specific programs or policies will be examined with an emphasis on identifying the characteristics of rigorous evaluations. The course ends with a discussion of the local, national and international policy environment in the area of early childhood development. This course contributes to several learning objectives for the MPP program, especially (3) "to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve complex problems, and make decisions" and (4) to understand the role of government in a market economy. Required text:
          Reynolds, A.J., Rolnick, A.J., Englund, M.E., and J. A. Temple (2010) Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life: A Human Capital Integration. New York, NY: Cambridge
          Grading:
          25% Midterm Exam
          35% Homeworks and course paper on a topic of the student's choosing.
          30% Reflection Papers
          10% Class Participation
          Class Format:
          Co-taught by Senior Fellow Art Rolnick and Professor Judy Temple. The required text is:
          Reynolds, A.J., Rolnick, A.J., Englund, M.E., and J. A. Temple (2010) Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life: A Human Capital Integration. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. In addition, students will read a number of journal articles and reports.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20604/1159
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          13 August 2015

          Fall 2015  |  PA 5490 Section 005: Topics in Social Policy -- The Civil Rights & Black Power Movement, 1954-1984 (25743)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Meets With:
          AFRO 3866 Section 001
          AFRO 5866 Section 001
          HIST 3856 Section 090
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
          Thu 06:00PM - 08:45PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hanson Hall 1-109
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
          Class Notes:
          Professor Peter Rachleff, Macalester College, will teach Civil Right and the Black Power Movement in Fall 2015. See classinfo.umn.edu for more information.
          Class Description:

          What does it mean when politicians, pundits, even professors state that we are in a "post" civil rights era? We cannot understand this notion, let alone agree or disagree with its proponents, if we do not understand what "the civil rights era" was. This course will explore this era with particular attention to its historical emergence, its internal dynamics and controversies, and its impact on American society in general and on African Americans in particular. We will rely on a range of resources -- narrative historical accounts, primary documents, films, art -- and we will employ a range of learning methods -- lectures, small group discussions, and broad conversations. Students will be asked to demonstrate their knowledge through a range of writing assignments, including book reviews,responses to films, critical essays, and research papers. You may contact the instructor at rachleff@macalester.edu and his biography at http://www.macalester.edu/academics/history/facultystaff/peterrachleff/. Read about the East Side Freedom Library, where Professor Rachleff is a board member, at http://eastsidefreedomlibrary.org.

          Grading:
          Grading will be done utilizing papers. No exams.
          Class Format:
          Lecture and discussion.
          Workload:
          Approximately 100 pages of reading per week.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25743/1159
          Syllabus:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/prachlef_PA5490_Fall2015.pdf
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          30 July 2015

          Spring 2015  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- Research/Pol w/Marginalized Groups-Sex Trafficking (59087)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Delivery Medium
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          01/20/2015 - 05/08/2015
          Fri 01:45PM - 03:30PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
          Class Description:
          Marginalized populations tend to be viewed as objects of social policy, passive victims, and a cause of social problems; while mainstream society members with little direct knowledge about the real lives of people on the margins drive research and policy. This can lead to misguided actions, misunderstandings, paternalism, unintended negative consequences and further marginalization and/or stigmatization. In this course we explore these issues in depth and review and develop ethical research and policy-making through a case study of sex trafficking and sex trading. Students will have an opportunity to contribute to real-world policymaking and research related to sex trafficking in Minnesota. Course Objectives: After completing the course, students should be able to: ? Analyze sensitive public policy problems using reflexive and/or feminist methodologies, discourse analysis, critical legal theories and legal realism ? Design ethical research protocols on sensitive topics for use in marginalized communities ? Understand and be able to use community engaged research approaches ? Draft legislation, analyze implications and develop legislative strategy with demonstrated sensitivity, awareness, and involvement of marginalized communities ? Develop ethical advocacy plans on sensitive topics involving marginalized communities ? Engage in real world problem solving at the intersection of theory and practice
          Class Format:
          10% Lecture
          10% Film/Video
          30% Discussion
          20% Small Group Activities
          5% Student Presentations
          5% Field Trips
          15% Guest Speakers
          5% Web Based
          Workload:
          50 Pages Reading Per Week
          20 Pages Writing Per Term
          2 Paper(s)
          1 Presentation(s)
          1 Special Project(s)
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/59087/1153
          Past Syllabi:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/mart2114_harex004_PA5490_Spring2016.docx (Spring 2016)
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          10 November 2014

          Spring 2015  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- Humphrey's America (59088)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Delivery Medium
          Meets With:
          HIST 3837 Section 001
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          01/20/2015 - 05/08/2015
          Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 60
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
          Class Notes:
          Humphrey's America
          Class Description:
          Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/59088/1153

          Fall 2014  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- Economics of Early Childhood Development (21768)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture Workaround
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Delivery Medium
          Meets With:
          PA 5022 Section 001
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014
          Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          Economics of Early Childhood Development. Familiarity with regression analysis and college algebra required. Art Rolnick serves as a co-director for the Human Capital Research Collaborative at the University of Minnesota. He previously served at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis as a senior vice president and director of research and as an associate economist with the Federal Open Market Committee -- the monetary policymaking body for the Federal Reserve System. He is a board member of several Minneapolis nonprofit firms, including the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation and Ready 4 K, an advocacy organization for early childhood development. A recipient of numerous awards for his work in early childhood development, he was named Minnesotan of the Year by Minnesota Monthly magazine in 2005. Rolnick holds degrees in mathematics and economics from Wayne State University and has a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Minnesota.
          Class Description:
          In this course we examine early childhood development (ECD) from an economic perspective, viewing ECD as economic development. Students will become familiar with the role of government in a market economy with a specific focus on the role of ECD and human capital in general in economic growth and development. Students will learn about the newer research from longitudinal studies of ECD as well as newer studies of early brain development. Students will develop an understanding of the basic features of cost- benefit (or return on investment) analysis as a tool for efficient resource allocation. The second half of the class requires students to become familiar with and to be able to critically evaluate studies of the effectiveness of various ECD policies. Specific programs or policies will be examined with an emphasis on identifying the characteristics of rigorous evaluations. The course ends with a discussion of the local, national and international policy environment in the area of early childhood development. Credit for this class counts as part of the graduate certificate in Early Childhood Policy. Students can enroll in PA 5490 or the cross-listed PA 5022 section. Required texts: Reynolds, A.J., Rolnick, A.J., Englund, M.E., and J. A. Temple (2010) Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life: A Human Capital Integration. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. Zigler, E.; Gilliam, W.S.; W. Steven Barnett (2011) The Pre-K Debates. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing. In addition to the books above, the readings will include a number of journal articles and reports.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21768/1149
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          12 December 2013

          Fall 2014  |  PA 5490 Section 005: Topics in Social Policy -- The Civil Rights & Black Power Movement, 1954-1984 (34601)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture Workaround
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Meets With:
          AFRO 3866 Section 001
          AFRO 5866 Section 001
          HIST 3856 Section 001
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014
          Thu 01:30PM - 04:00PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Anderson Hall 270
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          The Civil Rights and Black Power Movement, 1954-1984. Keith Mayes.
          Class Description:
          Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34601/1149

          Spring 2014  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- Economics and Education Policy (65075)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture Workaround
          Credits:
          1.5 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Delivery Medium
          Times and Locations:
          Second Half of Term
           
          03/24/2014 - 05/09/2014
          Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 60
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          Economics and Education Policy
          Class Description:
          Economics and Education Policy PA 5490 is a 1.5 credit course listed under Topics in Social Policy. During this half semester class, we will explore aspects of education policy by reading research mostly written by economists. For Humphrey students, this course counts toward the social policy concentration and the advanced policy analysis concentration. Ideally, students should have some familiarity with regression analysis as much of the reading and class discussions will focus on the research methods and results. Required text: Greg Duncan and Richard Murnane (Editors) (2011) Whither Opportunity: Rising inequality, schools and children's life chances. New York: Russell Sage. In addition, we will be reading a number of journal articles, reports, and book chapters. Some of the questions we will be examining are: Why do economists often focus on high school completion/graduation as a key indicator of school success? Why is it difficult to measure high school dropout rates? What is the difference between social and private returns to education? How do these returns vary over time and across demographic groups? How do human capital and signaling theories differ in their explanation of the role of schooling? Why is grade retention so popular? What is social promotion? What does the evidence suggest about the importance of small class sizes for children from low-income vs. middle-income families? How could parental practices potentially offset the benefits of small class sizes? Will improving neighborhoods lead to better education outcomes for children? What are the challenges in doing research on this question? Why is it so hard to help urban schools? What is some of the latest evidence on the effects of charter schools and school choice? Is universal proficiency an appropriate policy goal for an educational system? Can better hiring practices help school districts identify the best new teachers? How might a merit pay system for teaching alter the type of students who enter the teaching profession?
          Grading:
          25% Midterm Exam
          35% Reports/Papers
          30% Reflection Papers
          10% Class Participation
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65075/1143
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          4 November 2013

          Fall 2013  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- Economics of Early Childhood Development (28121)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture Workaround
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Delivery Medium
          Meets With:
          PA 5022 Section 001
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013
          Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          Familiarity with regression analysis and college algebra required. Art Rolnick serves as a co-director for the Human Capital Research Collaborative at the University of Minnesota. He previously served at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis as a senior vice president and director of research and as an associate economist with the Federal Open Market Committee -- the monetary policymaking body for the Federal Reserve System. He is a board member of several Minneapolis nonprofit firms, including the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation and Ready 4 K, an advocacy organization for early childhood development. A recipient of numerous awards for his work in early childhood development, he was named Minnesotan of the Year by Minnesota Monthly magazine in 2005. Rolnick holds degrees in mathematics and economics from Wayne State University and has a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Minnesota.
          Class Description:
          In this course we examine early childhood development (ECD) from an economic perspective, viewing ECD as economic development. Students will become familiar with the role of government in a market economy with a specific focus on the role of ECD and human capital in general in economic growth and development. Students will learn about the newer research from longitudinal studies of ECD as well as newer studies of early brain development. Students will develop an understanding of the basic features of cost- benefit (or return on investment) analysis as a tool for efficient resource allocation. The second half of the class requires students to become familiar with and to be able to critically evaluate studies of the effectiveness of various ECD policies. Specific programs or policies will be examined with an emphasis on identifying the characteristics of rigorous evaluations. The course ends with a discussion of the local, national and international policy environment in the area of early childhood development. Credit for this class counts as part of the graduate certificate in Early Childhood Policy. Students can enroll in PA 5490 or the cross-listed PA 5022 section. Required texts: Reynolds, A.J., Rolnick, A.J., Englund, M.E., and J. A. Temple (2010) Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life: A Human Capital Integration. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. Zigler, E.; Gilliam, W.S.; W. Steven Barnett (2011) The Pre-K Debates. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing. In addition to the books above, the readings will include a number of journal articles and reports.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/28121/1139
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          12 December 2013

          Fall 2013  |  PA 5490 Section 003: Topics in Social Policy -- Education Law and Policy (K-12) (35334)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Meets With:
          LAW 6159 Section 001
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          09/03/2013 - 12/04/2013
          Wed 06:00PM - 09:00PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Carlson School of Management L-126
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          If you are unable to register for this class, please contact the instructor, Steve Kelley.
          Class Description:
          Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/35334/1139

          Spring 2013  |  PA 5490 Section 001: Topics in Social Policy -- Contemporary Social Theory and Public Policy (67226)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          Instructor Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Delivery Medium
          Meets With:
          SOC 8790 Section 001
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          01/22/2013 - 05/10/2013
          Fri 02:30PM - 05:00PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Social Sciences Building 1114
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          Instructor consent is required in order to register for this class. Please contact the instructor if you are interested in registering for this class.
          Class Description:
          Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67226/1133
          Past Syllabi:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/page_jbsoss_PA5490_Spring2016.doc (Spring 2016)

          Spring 2013  |  PA 5490 Section 002: Topics in Social Policy -- Identity and Public Policy (67228)

          Instructor(s)
          Class Component:
          Lecture
          Credits:
          3 Credits
          Repeat Credit Limit:
          4 Credits
          Grading Basis:
          Student Option
          Instructor Consent:
          No Special Consent Required
          Instruction Mode:
          In Person Term Based
          Class Attributes:
          Delivery Medium
          Times and Locations:
          Regular Academic Session
           
          01/22/2013 - 02/13/2013
          Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 60
           
          02/14/2013
          Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 184
           
          02/15/2013 - 05/10/2013
          Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
          UMTC, West Bank
          Hubert H Humphrey Center 60
          Also Offered:
          Course Catalog Description:
          Selected topics.
          Class Notes:
          Identity and Public Policy.
          Class Description:
          Multiple and intersecting identity categories (gender/gender expression, race/ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, immigration status and others) continue to play an important role in public policy. The course explores the role of identity in public policy through various theoretical frameworks (feminist, queer/gender, intersectionality and discourse/social construction theories) and across a variety of substantive policy arenas. The multi-disciplinary course includes 10 faculty members from the Humphrey School, as well as Political Science, Education Human Development, Social Work, Law and others, with each teaching a one week section on related areas of their scholarships (see bio for list). Sessions include the following topics: black feminist theory and politics; hip hop politics; black queer politics; implicit/unconscious bias; covering and sexual orientation; intersectionality and interest groups; gender and immigration/refugee policy; unpaid and paid caregiving; domestic violence reduction in African American communities; national and international education policy; neighborhood revitalization and sex trafficking; feminist economics and data collection. After completing the course, students should be able to: ? Understand and explain how a policymaker's own identity can be both a resource and a barrier in the policymaking process; ? Demonstrate how policymakers (and the policies they create) are an important component in the ongoing, negotiated construction of identity categories and targeted populations; ? Show how assigned, assumed, performed identity results in differential participation in policymaking processes; and ? Use an intersectional analysis to reveal disparate policy treatment and outcomes for subgroups of people or targeted populations. Most weeks, the Tuesday and Thursday sessions will be taught by the same faculty member. Visiting faculty members will leave for the last 15 minutes of our Thursday sessions when we will consolidate our learning for the week and connect to prior sessions. A very short reaction paper for each set of readings will be due weekly and one longer paper, an intersectional analysis on a policy area of the students choosing will be due. The paper must be fairly concise: no more than 15 pages of text plus a one-page executive summary. A process of peer reviewing will be used to improve the final papers and facilitate the paper-writing process. Each student will present a brief summary of their intersectional analysis to the class during the last week of the course.
          Class Format:
          30% Lecture
          12% Film/Video
          36% Discussion
          6% Small Group Activities
          6% Student Presentations
          Workload:
          100 Pages Reading Per Week
          30 Pages Writing Per Term
          1 Exam(s)
          1 Paper(s)
          1 Presentation(s)
          Other Workload: Weekly short reading reaction papers will also be due
          Textbooks:
          https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67228/1133
          Past Syllabi:
          http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/mart2114_harex004_PA5490_Spring2016.docx (Spring 2016)
          Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
          22 April 2013

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