Master
2021/2022
Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century
Type:
Elective course (Public Administration)
Area of studies:
Public Administration
Delivered by:
School of Politics and Governance
Where:
Faculty of Social Sciences
When:
2 year, 2 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Online hours:
20
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors:
Nikolai Klishch
Master’s programme:
Public Administration
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
2
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course introduces class participants to the political significance and societal consequences of challenges facing U.S. and international policymakers. It is designed to help participants develop skills to analyze policy proposals and advocate for their preferred options for issues on the public policy agenda ahead. The class assumes basic knowledge about governing institutions and democratic processes, while recommending supplemental materials for further study to complement reading links provided. The course focuses on future policy challenges, while examining the broad historical context in which policies are adopted and implemented. As the course evaluates how issues are advanced by private sector interests, non-governmental organizations, and government policymakers, it examines how groups become effective policy advocates. Particular attention is paid to how winning coalitions are formed and how issue framing shapes the outcome of policy campaigns. The goal is neither to produce partisan talking points, nor to favor one governance philosophy over others. Rather it is to clarify the public policy challenges ahead and to enhance participants’ understanding of how policy options are adopted in the real world arena of contemporary politics.
Learning Objectives
- clarify the public policy challenges ahead
- enhance participants’ understanding of how policy options are adopted in the real world arena of contemporary politics.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- to advocate for their preferred options for issues on the public policy agenda ahead
- to analyze policy proposals
Course Contents
- Course Roadmap
- Public Policy Challenges in the 21st Century
- The Media and Changing Nature of Politics
- Healthcare Systems and Insurance Markets
- Federalism and the Power of State Governors
- US-China Relations
- Congress and Politics
- War Powers
- Wrapping Up - Positive Change and Closing
Assessment Elements
- Online tests
- Final interviewStudents provide online course results. Grade for the course is set by the program supervisor after the students pass the final interview.
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Global trends 2030: alternative worlds / a publication of the National Intelligence Council. (2012). Washington/D.C. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.401334392
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Baumer, D. C., & Van Horn, C. E. (2013). Politics and Public Policy : Strategic Actors and Policy Domains. Washington: CQ Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1410137