This American Politics capstone seminar provides a detailed examination of the process through which domestic (public) policy is formulated within our complex political environment. It focuses on the dynamics and challenges of the policymaking process with an emphasis on problem definition, agenda setting, alternative formulation, and statutory authority; moreover, the course examines the interactions of key political actors and institutions within and across those stages. The course uses several case studies to illustrate concepts and provide timely, "real world" examples of the process in action in selected policy arenas. Contemporary policy issues are examined in-depth to underscore the central themes of the course.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Several short policy memorandums and briefings; compensatory time provided.
