GOVT 206
Spring 2022
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ENVS 206 |
This course will provide a survey of several key public policies. It will begin with an exploration of the policy-making process and policy design. The remainder of the course will be devoted to the examination of several key public policy areas including criminal justice, education, social welfare, economic policy, and environmental protection regulation. By integrating theoretical literature with case studies of different policies written from a variety of perspectives, the course aims to develop analytical skills as well as an appreciation for the technical and political complexities of policy-making. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(GOVT)(GOVT-American) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Most readings will be posted to Moodle or available on line.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two exams and a series of case study analyses or analytical essays. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Prior exposure to quantitative methods is helpful. |
| Instructor(s): Eisner,Marc A. Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: SCIE139; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
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