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Department of Sociology, Politics and International Relations
  1. School of Society and Environment – Department of Sociology, Politics and International Relations
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  5. POLM100: US Public Policy

POLM100: US Public Policy

Credits: 30 credits

Semester: Semester B

Timetable: Mondays 13:00-14:00 & 14:00-15:00 & 15:00-16:00

Contact: Dr Richard Johnson

Description:

US politics attracts high levels of attention around elections, but far less notice afterwards. In order to understand the politics of the United States, we must study not only who holds power but also how power is exercised. Public policy is the marshalling of public resources and legal power to shape individual and collective outcomes. This module explores the US policy-making process before examining a wide range of domestic and foreign policy competences, such as education, housing, trade, and immigration.

Assessment: 

  • Item 1: 40% Essay 1 (2000 words)
  • Item 2: 60% Essay 2 (3000 words)
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