Fall 2018  |  PA 5405 Section 001: Public Policy Implementation (24326)

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
 
09/05/2018
Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 435
 
09/19/2018
Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 435
 
10/03/2018
Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 435
 
10/17/2018
Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 435
 
10/31/2018
Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 435
 
11/14/2018
Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 435
 
11/28/2018
Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 435
 
12/12/2018
Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 435
Enrollment Status:
Open (22 of 30 seats filled)
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:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sandf002+PA5405+Fall2018
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. To purchase the text (either hard copy or e-book) go to the publisher: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118775481.html. Chapters will also be available through the course web-site.
Learning Objectives:
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 through lecture, field work, and discussion.
Exam Format:
See course syllabus
Class Format:
20% Discussion & presentations
40% Field-research
10% Virtual interactions
30% Web Based Lectures
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/24326/1189
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5405_Fall2018.pdf
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5405_Fall2016.pdf (Fall 2016)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5405_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
2 August 2018

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