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Current Issues in Policy Analysis

Location
Barcelona, Spain
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2017 - 2018
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Thursday, November 16, 2017
End Date
Friday, November 17, 2017
Class Time(s)
Th, F, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Thomas Burke
Contact Name
Judith Holzer
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2017
Description
The focus of the course will be on policy issues in environmental quality, climate change, and health. A systems view will be presented demonstrating the interaction between environment and health, including the continuum from global level to the health of individuals. Central topics to be covered include an overview of the science on the public health impacts of climate, the challenges of mitigation and adaptation, and tools to assess health impacts. Real world case studies will be presented to illustrate current policy approaches and public health challenges.
Provides policy researchers with a set of analytical frameworks to gain a greater understanding of policy issues. Explores all aspects of a topical policy issue from its origins, transformations, and impact on health and social justice. Policy topics are determined each year according to faculty interest, student need, and policy saliency. Uses case studies, policy analysis readings, and discussions to foster student learning. Some sessions focus directly on translating policy research into policy alternatives while others focus on the political and social environment.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify complex problems and recognize priority issues by using a policy analysis lens.
  2. Cite and explain the key factors that shape the debate on current policy issues
  3. Demonstrate application of policy literacy
  4. Identify social, cultural, economic, commercial and institutional factors that promote or hinder the design and implementation of public policies
  5. Employ policy analysis tools to current public issues to create more meaningful opportunities for change
  6. Analyze opportunities for action and potential objections to change
Enrollment Restriction
interdivisional registration is not permitted for this section.
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Full-time degree-seeking students must obtain permission from Judy Holzer prior to registering for this course.
Consent Contact
judith.holzer@jhu.edu
Special Comments

The issue that will be addressed for this session is environmental quality, climate change and health. This course will be offered for 2 days in Barcelona. Students must physically be in Barcelona to participate. Students are required to complete readings prior to the start of class. Final outline due Dec 1, 2017. Final paper due Dec 19, 2017