PP478E Half Unit
Political Science and Public Policy
This information is for the 2022/23 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Livia Schubiger
Dr Ali Cirone
Availability
This course is compulsory on the Executive Master of Public Administration and Executive Master of Public Policy. This course is not available as an outside option.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites, but recommended advance reading is given below.
Course content
This course introduces students to core concepts and problems in politics and policymaking. Among the questions we address: What determines political preferences and electoral outcomes? How are interests represented? How do political institutions shape policy outcomes? We focus on tools that students should be able to apply broadly in analyzing the political world.
Teaching
A one-week modular teaching block. This course is delivered through a combination of classes and lectures delivered in one week.
Formative coursework
One mock examination will be provided.
Indicative reading
Analyzing Politics: Rationality, Behavior and Instititutions by Kenneth Shepsle (W.W. Norton, 2nd edition, 2010) is an excellent starting point and reference for many topics. A full reading list will be distributed at the beginning of the course.
Assessment
Essay (50%, 2000 words) and online assessment (50%).
Please note that online assessments take place on the third Sunday after the module teaching concludes. Assessed essays are due on the sixth Friday after module teaching concludes. Further details will be provided at the Executive MPA/ Executive MPP programme inductions.
Student performance results
(2018/19 - 2020/21 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 19.3 |
| Merit | 77.2 |
| Pass | 3 |
| Fail | 0.5 |
Key facts
Department: School of Public Policy
Total students 2021/22: Unavailable
Average class size 2021/22: Unavailable
Controlled access 2021/22: No
Value: Half Unit
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