授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | This course explores the politics of public policy in the United States. We will begin with an examination of how U.S. political institutions and culture influence public policy making in the United States, paying close attention to the politics at work in turning ideas into policies. The course will then take an introductory tour of policy analysis—the formulation and evaluation of policy alternatives to address public problems—paying close attention to how politics shapes the fate of policy proposals. Finally, the balance of the course will be spent applying what we have learned to several policy areas. Although the course explores politics and policymaking primarily in the U.S. setting, we will make some cross-national comparisons when doing so helps to illuminate the U.S. case. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:
(1) demonstrate a critical understanding of: the organization of public policy as an academic field, the U.S. political institutions involved in the development and formation of public policy, the interplay of ideas, interests, and institutions—in short, politics—in U.S. policy making, the major theories of policymaking and the policymaking process, the types of analysis conducted and political judgments made in evaluating policy alternatives, the major laws and programs in several important policy areas.
(2) demonstrate an ability to distill, synthesize, and communicate research findings in a policy area of their choosing.
(3) improve their ability to effectively participate in a multicultural society by identifying and evaluating how has race been intertwined with public policy development in the 20th century and the role of public policies and programs in mitigating or exacerbating inequality and social injustice. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | 1. Course Introduction
2. Politics and Public Policy
3. Public Policy and Political Institutions
4. Theories of Policymaking
5. Introduction to Policy Analysis
6. Policy Problems and Policy Alternatives
7. Assessing Policy Alternatives
8. Economic and Budgetary Policy
9. The Politics and Policy of Health Care
10. Welfare and Social Security Policy
11. Education Policy
12. Environmental and Energy Policy
13. National Security Policy
14. Policy Brief Presentations and Discussion
15. Politics, Analysis, and Policy Choice
Students will be assigned readings from each chapter of the textbook and additional supplemental articles, which are to be done as preparation for each class. Unscheduled quizzes will be given at the start of certain class meetings to make sure they are prepared |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | No prerequisites are required for this class but students should have a good command of the English language. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | To evaluate academic performance, student grades will be composed of several items:
1. Course examinations 50%
2. Course quizzes 15%
3. Course written assignments 25%
4. Course participation and notetaking 10%
Grades will be calculated on a A – F scale.
A+ 97-100
A 93-96
A- 90-92
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F < 59 |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | Michael E. Kraft and Scott R. Furlong. 2017. Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives, 7th Edition. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press. - will be provided by Instructor |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | Additional materials may be provided by instructor |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Be sure to read the assigned readings by their appointed date and submit assignments by the due date. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | Class sessions will consist of lectures, discussion, and small group work, supplemented with some multimedia and will consider the assigned readings and relevant current events. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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