Introductory description

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Week 1: Introduction to Comparative Public Policy
Week 2: The Value of Comparison in Public Policy Analysis
Week 3: Interests and Public Policy (I) Individuals
Week 4: Interests and Public Policy (II) Groups
Week 5: Ideas and Public Policy (I) Normative Beliefs
Week 6: Reading Week
Week 7: Ideas and Public Policy (II) Causal Beliefs
Week 8: Institutions and Public Policy (I) Political Institutions
Week 9: Institutions and Public Policy (II) Past Policies
Week 10: Taking stock: Why do governments do what they do?
Introduction to the second part of the module
The Challenge of Inequality
The Challenge of Globalization
The Challenge of Population Ageing
The Environmental Challenge
Reading Week
Policy Responses to Inequality
Policy Responses to Globalization
Policy Responses to Population Ageing
Environmental Policy Responses

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

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Subject specific skills

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Transferable skills

Communication skills
Lateral thinking skills
Skills in the distillation and application of complex information and ideas
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
Independent research skills
Problem solving
Time management
Information Technology
Skills in academic practice
Awareness of, and sensitivity to, diversity
Decision making