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This course introduces concepts of and approaches to public policy analysis and evaluation. The course examines the interaction of expertise, society, and public policy and clarifies the intricacies of the policy process in light of technological and social change.
How do governments address real-world problems such as health crises, climate change, and social inequity? Public policy broadly refers to government goals, decisions, and actions/inactions made on behalf of the public to address perceived issues, and policy analysis entails examining and evaluating the available options. This course introduces students to public policy and policy analysis, with a brief overview of power and rationality, colonialism, institutions, theories of policy change, citizen participation, policy learning, and more. Over the term we will devote particular focus to Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia, and small pacific states.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able toComprehend core concepts and major approaches of public policy and policy analysis;Recognise public policy as both an applied field and academic discipline;Understand how colonialism is interwoven with policy-making;Describe the relationships between actors, institutions, and public policy processes; Articulate the values and interests that underpin policy views;Conduct policy research and issue analysis;Apply policy tools and concepts to real-world issues;Discern the differences between public policy in Aotearoa/New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Australia;
Any 15 points at 100 level from HLTH, HSRV, orPOLS; or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA, orSchedule V of the LLB, orthe Schedule V of the BCJ, orthe Schedule V of the BCom.
POLS206
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Students must attend both lectures
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences Head of Department
Course coordinator: Dr Lin Mussellhttps://www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts/contact-us/people/lin-mussell.html
Reading materials will be available on Learn and at the university library. The following textbook will be used in this course:Cairney, P. (2019). Understanding Public Policy: Theories and Issues. 2nd Ed. Bloomsbury
Domestic fee $894.00
International fee $4,100.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .