2009 Fall PUBPOL 185-01
Bulletin Course Description How the various aspects of globalization affect, and are affected by public policy at the international, national and local levels. Development of an analytic framework for thinking about globalization and its core concepts, major institutions and political dynamics; survey of a range of major policy areas affected by globalization; focus on a policy area of particular interest. Instructor: Jentleson
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title GLOBALIZATION/PUBLIC POLICY Department PUBPOL Course Number 2009 Fall 185 Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Jentleson,Bruce W Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
This course focuses on how the various aspects of globalization affect, and are affected by, public policy and the capacity for governance at the international, national and local levels. Our principal objectives are threefold: develop an analytic framework for thinking about globalization and its overarching theories and core concepts, major institutions and political dynamics; delve into some of the major policy debates; and provide students with the opportunity to intensively research and write on an issue of particular interest.
Class sessions will be a mix of lectures, student presentations and discussion. Expectations are for attendance at all classes and for consistent, intensive and creative engagement.
Textbooks
to be determined
Assignments
see below
Exams
midterm, final
Term Papers
yes, individual or group
Grade to be based on
above plus participation
