Policy Analysis
Study Board of Political Science, Journalism, Sociology, and European Studies
Teaching language: English
EKA: B300004412, B300004402
Censorship: Second examiner: None
Grading: Pass/Fail, 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Soenderborg
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Bachelor
Course ID: B300004401
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 13-03-2018
Duration: 1 semester
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Mandatory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge of political theories.
Basic knowledge of parliamentary systems, the role of bureaucracy and organizational processes.
Aim and purpose
The objective of the course is to give the participants the skill to analyse political processes and policies in-depth, using theoretical skills. The students are supposed to learn substantial, critical analysis of policies and political processes. This will qualify them to better analyse and plan policies to achieve set objectives – both within political institutions and private enterprise.
Content
- Methods and approaches to policy analysis - Concepts and theories - Multilevel analysis of policy - Content analysis of political issues and - Interdependence and linkages between political issues - Interdisciplinary aspects of policy analysis
Specific theme for coursework will be announced at semester start
Learning goals
Main attention is given to the political aspects of public regulations and the development of societies and regions. The course is consists of two types of activities. The first aims at to provide the participants with an approach for the understanding of the process of policy analysis and how issue areas are influenced by European and international integration and cooperation. The second part is dedicated to in class discussions based on home assignments, individual or group presentations by students. The overall aim of the course is to provide the students with analytical skills, develop these skills further and thereby enable them to analyse social phenomena with point of departure in theories and concepts of political science. More specific students must be able to:
- Apply the methods and tools of the discipline on a specific issue and to identify the relevant concepts
- To critically evaluate which concepts and approaches are the most appropriate given the specific task
- To structure the chosen subject and to present a comprehensive overview in an oral presentation
- To provide a multi-structural and comprehensive presentation of topics in the field of comparative politics and governance
- To analyse, compare and relate the issue to empirical examples as well as theoretical concepts
- To provide a critical assessment of results and the approaches used
- To demonstrate the ability to work with empirical and abstract concepts guided by a specific topic.
Literature
Teaching Method
To assure active learning the classwork is divided into traditional classroom lecturing, individual and group student projects, written and oral assignments applying the theoretical knowledge to practical cases.
Workload
Activity Hours
Face-to-face classes (lectures, class teaching) 12
Readings 25
Practical assignment classes 6
Preparation for assignments 42
Exam preparation 26
Exam 24
Total 135
Examination regulations
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Timing
Ordinary examination in January. Reexamination in February.
Registration for the course is automatically a registration for the ordinary examination of the course. Cancellation is not possible. If the student does not participate in the examination, the student will use an examination attempt.
The university may grant an exemption from the rules in case of exceptional circumstances.
Please note that the type and form of the re-examination may differ from that of the ordinary examination.
Please also note:
The course will be taught for the last time in the autumn 2018, the last examination will take place in the autumn 2019.
Tests
Part examination
Name
Part examination
Form of examination
Synopsis
Censorship
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Student Identification Card - Exam number
Language
English
Duration
During the course.
Examination aids
All exam aids are permitted.
Assignment handin
Via SDU-assignment on the course page on Blackboard
ECTS value
1
Additional information
An analysis on a self-chosen policy in groups of 2-3 students. A maximum of 10 pages.
The course is not passed until the synopsis has been passed. The student must, therefore, take the part-examination as long as it is not passed in order to pass the course overall.
(Weight 0%)
EKA
B300004412
Exam
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Exam
Form of examination
Take-home assignment
Censorship
Second examiner: None
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card - Exam number
Language
English
Duration
48 hrs.
Length
Max. 15 standard pages (2,400 units including spaces), excluding list of references and appendixes
Examination aids
All exam aids are permitted.
Assignment handin
Via SDU-assignment on the course page on Blackboard.
ECTS value
4
Additional information
Individually written take-home assignment.
(Weight 100%)
EKA
B300004402
External comment
NOTE - This course is identical with the former course Policy Analysis, Id 9074021.
Used examination attempts in the former identical course will be transferred.
Courses that are identical with former courses that are passed according to applied rules cannot be retaken.
The student is automatically registered for the first examination attempt when the student is registered for a course or course element with which one or more examinations are associated. Withdrawal of registration is not possible, and students who fail to participate in an examination have used one examination attempt, unless the University has made an exemption due to special circumstances.
If a student does not meet the established university prerequisites for taking the exam, he or she has used one examination attempt, unless the University has made an exemption due to special circumstances.
NOTE
The number of students enrolled may be restricted by the Study Board. If the enrolment limit is exceeded preference is granted to full degree students following a compulsory course on a SDU programme. Within the limit, full degree students having selected the course as an elective, guest and exchange students are offered enrolment on a first come first served basis.
Exchange students, if any: Internal grading. Assessment as for ordinary students.
Courses offered
| Offer period | Offer type | Profile | Education | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | Mandatory | BSc European Studies (as of 2014) - for Culture and Politics Track | BSc European Studies | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in European Studies | Soenderborg | 5 | Fall 2018 | Exchange students |