The purpose of the graduate preparatory course is to prepare students for the Masters in Public Policy/ Masters in Public Administration at the Crawford School of Public Policy. The course exposes the students to some of the key concepts and analytical tools in the fields of economics and public policy (which includes social policy and political analysis). 

Research-Led Teaching

This is a course-based proposal

Field Trips

No fieldwork

Additional Course Costs

No additional class costs

Examination Material or equipment

No examination material required

Required Resources

Readings will be supplied

Recommended Resources

Readings will be supplied

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Monday 1 February, 2021 Lecture 1: Public Policy - who makes it and influences it? Pre-recorded Interview: Professor Helen Sullivan	Quiz – Key terms Due 5 February, 23.55 AEST
2	Tuesday 2 February, 2021 Lecture 2: Government and Governance Pre-recorded Interview: Dr Sara Bice Required Reading: Stoker – ‘Governance as Theory – Five Propositions’.	Short Essay – Incrementalism Due 12 February, 23.55 AEST
3	Tuesday 2 February, 2021 14.00-15.00 AEST Tutorial via Zoom	Short Essay – Evidence Due 19 February, 23.55 AEST
4	Monday 8 February, 2021 Lecture 3: Incrementalism and the Policy Cycle Pre-recorded Interview: Llewelyn Hughes Required Reading: Lindblom – ‘The Science of Muddling Through’.
5	Tuesday 9 February, 2021 Lecture 4: Multiple Streams and Policy Instruments Pre-recorded Interview: Dr Michael de Francesco Required Reading: Schneider and Ingram ‘Behavioural Assumptions and Policy Tools’.
6	Tuesday 9 February, 2021 14.00-15.00 AEST Tutorial via Zoom
7	Week 3 Monday 15 February, 2021 Lecture 5: Managing Value Conflict Pre-recorded interview: Dr Carolyn Hendriks Required Reading: Thacher and Rein – ‘Managing Value Conflict in Public Policy’.
8	Tuesday 16 February 2021 Lecture 6: Evidence-Based Policy Making Pre-recorded Interview: Professor Sharon Bessell Required Reading: Head - 'Reconsidering evidence-based policy: Key Issues and challenges'.
9	Tuesday 16 February 14.00-15.00 AEST Tutorial via Zoom
10	Introduction to Economics Week 1: Feb 1 - Feb 5 Pre-recorded lecture: General introudction and real life examples Tutorial 1 (Feb 5th): Discussion of lecture and assignment 1	Short essay
11	Introduction to Economics Week 2: Feb 8 - Feb 12 Pre-recorded lecture: Introduction to selected economic theories Tutorial 2 (Feb 12th): Discussion of lecture and assignment 2	Short essay
12	Introduction to Economics Week 3: Feb 15 - Feb 17 Pre-recorded lecture: Introduction to mathmatical and statistical tools Tutorial 3 (Feb 17th): Discussion of lecture and assignment 3	Problem set

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
In-class quiz	0 %	05/02/2021	08/02/2021	1
Short Essay on Incrementalism	0 %	12/02/2021	15/02/2021	1
Short Essay on Evidence	0 %	19/02/2021	22/02/2021	1
Short essay on your understanding about economics	0 %	05/02/2021	12/02/2021
Short Essay: an application of economic theory	0 %	12/02/2021	19/02/2021
Problem set: interpreting regressions	0 %	17/02/2021	24/02/2021

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students are expected to attend all sessions of POGO7901.

Examination(s)

No examinations

Assessment Task 1

In-class quiz

Marks will be given to provide students with feedback, but will not go on to students’ academic transcript

Learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrated understanding of basic public policy concepts

Assessment Task 2

Short Essay on Incrementalism

In essay form, argue for or against the proposition: Incrementalism, rather than the rational-comprehensive approach, is the more effective way to make public policy.

The limit for this essay is 500 words. Students are not expected to spend more than 1.5 hours on this task.

A pass/fail mark and comments will be given to provide students with feedback, but will not go on to students’ academic transcript

Learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrated understanding of basic public policy concepts

Assessment Task 3

Short Essay on Evidence

In essay form, argue for or against the proposition: Evidence will always be less important to policy-makers than values and interests in addressing inequality.

The limit for this essay is 500 words. Students are not expected to spend more than 1.5 hours on this task.

A pass/fail mark and comments will be given to provide students with feedback, but will not go on to students’ academic transcript

Learning outcomes:

Demonstrated understanding of basic public policy concepts

Assessment Task 4

Short essay on your understanding about economics

In one page maximum, write a short essay on what you thought economics was about before week 1's lecture and what has changed about this understanding after week 1's lecture.

Assessment Task 5

Short Essay: an application of economic theory

In one page maximum, apply one of the theory discussed this week to a real life example that is of interest to you.

Assessment Task 6

Problem set: interpreting regressions

You will be given a real life problem and some regression equations that are supposed to shed light on the problem. In one page maximum, write down the interpretation of the results from the regressions in plain English.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
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