College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Introduction to Public Policy
Module POL1044 for 2018/9
Module POL1044 for 2018/9
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL1044: Introduction to Public Policy
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- An Introduction to Public Policy
- Who are the Policy Actors?
- Citizen Attention and Issue Framing
- Government Attention
- Decision Making Models
- How do Institutions Matter?
- Policy in Space
- Policy in Time
- Policy Implementation
- Policy Evaluation
- Module Review
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 27.5 | 122.5 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 16.5 | 11 x 1.5 hour lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 11 | 11 x 1 hour tutorial. Tutorials are based on lecture topics. Every student will be expected to present a formative assessment during the semester. |
| Guided Independent Study | 5.5 | Preparation for formative seminar presentation |
| Guided independent study | 40 | Preparation and writing of essay |
| Guided independent study | 37 | Preparation and revision for examination |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Reading for Tutorials |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
