GOVT 206
Fall 2019
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ENVS 206 |
| Certificates: Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies Minor |
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
PETERS, AMERICAN PUBLIC POLICY (any edition). Primary readings in the field and extensive use of the Internet-based documents.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two exams,a policy case analysis and/or analytical essays.. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Prior exposure to quantitative methods is suggested. |
| Instructor(s): Eisner,Marc A. Times: .M.W... 08:20AM-09:40AM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
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