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SS/R: Facts Matter: Effective Advocacy for Public Health Policy
Location
Washington, DC
Term
Winter Institute
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Thursday, January 9, 2014
End Date
Friday, January 10, 2014
Th, F, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Examines how well-translated facts, information and science can still play an important, influential role in policymaking debates where partisan gridlock and hyperbole limit progress. Through case studies and expert lectures we examine how to target and advance evidence-based policy positions. Using class exercises, students hone skills for effectively communicating fact-based information through both oral and written materials.
Learning Objectives
This course will prepare you to be able to do the following:
- analyze different techniques for policy advocacy;
- assess the strengths and weaknesses of policy options in the context of political, social, administrative, legal and fiscal factors;
- formulate effective fact-based arguments, reports and presentations for policy positions.