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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
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, November 26, 2018
End Date
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Mary Sheehan
Contact Name
Judith Holzer
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2018
Description
The focus of the course will be on policy issues related to climate change and health. 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 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 3, 2018. Final paper due Dec 21, 2018