GOVT 206
Fall 2007 not offered
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| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
This course will provide a survey of several public policies. The course will begin with a discussion of the logic of public choice within the context of political institutions, competing interests, and the implications for institutional design and policy design. The remainder of the course will be devoted to the examination of several public policy areas including criminal justice, education, welfare, and regulation. By integrating theoretical literature with case studies of different policies written from a variety of perspectives, the course aims at developing analytical skills as well as an appreciation for the technical and political complexities of policy making. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: GOVT151 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(GOVT)(GOVT-American) |
Major Readings:
Primary readings in the field and extensive use of the Internet.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Critical essay, two exams and a policy project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
"Students who wish to be eligible to register for the course during Drop/Add must add themselves to the enrollment request system during on-line registration. Enrollment request preference rankings will be one factor I will consider in making Drop/Add period registration decisions." |
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