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Policy Implementation and Evaluation HPP412

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Introduction

This unit explores major conceptual, empirical and normative issues surrounding the implementation and evaluation of public policy. Both of these phases of the policy process are examined separately and in relation to each other and to other concepts such as compliance, effectiveness, policy learning and accountability. The growing importance of policy implementation and evaluation is reflected in a burgeoning literature from official government sources and various fields of academia. This literature is critically analysed. So-called lessons for successful implementation are identified along with implementation 'traps'. Measures for enhancing policy compliance and policy learning are examined. Finally, the purposes, types and methods of evaluation are surveyed.

Summary

Unit name Policy Implementation and Evaluation
Unit code HPP412
Credit points 25
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Politics and International Relations
Coordinator Doctor Wendy Aitken
Delivered By University of Tasmania

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Learning Outcomes

  • research and discuss aspects of governance showing an awareness of the key conceptual difficulties, theoretical perspectives and debates in the field of governance and relate theoretical perspectives and debates about governance to real world examples
  • demonstrate an awareness of and critically reflect upon the complex and dynamic relationships between political actors and institutions at the local, national and/or international levels of governance
  • demonstrate the development of an academic capacity for balanced argument and critical analysis
  • communicate in fluent english and apply referencing and style conventions as appropriate

Fee Information

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Teaching

AssessmentExamination - invigilated (centrally) (10%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (20%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (20%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (50%)
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