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300.731.01
Policy Communications: Reading, Writing and Talking About Policy

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2014 - 2015
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

concurrent registration in 318.841

Description
Students develop skills as strong policy writers, but also as critical readers of and participants in the policy literature and conversations. Students learn to write with clarity, confidence and in modes appropriate for different audiences. Covers different forms of communicating policy and various kinds within these modes including executive summaries, annotated bibliographies, short policy briefs, presentations and literature critiques. Replicates challenges policy students will encounter as professionals. Addresses habits, methods and techniques to produce high quality writing, to critically review relevant literature and effectively engage in policy discussions and discourse. To be successful, students constantly read and write and fully engage with faculty and students in editorial discussions.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify different and appropriate forms of policy writing to address the needs of policy stakeholders
  2. Communicate effectively orally and in writing to policy stakeholders
  3. Critically read and review reports, articles, and other sources of evidence
  4. Provide objective and constructive peer-feedback on versions of policy drafts
  5. Implement effective presentation strategies based on an understanding of the audience
  6. Apply the above skills to a particular policy topic
Enrollment Restriction
ONLY MSPH/health policy students in HPM permitted to register for this class