Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - POL 253 D100

Introduction to Public Policy (3)

Class Number: 13086

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 13, 2018
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explores the political dimensions of public policy making in Canada. Reviews theories and techniques in policy analysis, and focuses on the contemporary dynamics of public policy in various economic and social sectors from the point of view of political ideas, interests, institutions, and decision-making. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

In the first part of this course the focus will be on how public policy in Canada is made and where it can be found. This includes a review of the role of various political and bureaucratic institutions and the processes of public policy making. This leads to an examination of the implementation of public policy through legislation, regulation, rules and budgeting along with a review of efforts to audit the result. The second half of the course provides a focus on one general area of policy making related to migration. Specifically, the course deals with a range of topics related to migration theory, the current migration management environment including border enforcement, immigration, asylum and humanitarian migration. In addition, we will examine the broader question of integration and the effects of migration on the evolution of Canada’s society and polity.  

There will be a two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial per week. Tutorials start week two.

Grading

  • Class Participation 10%
  • Short review essay 10%
  • Mid-term exam (February 19) 20%
  • Short Research project (Due March 26 – Handed to me in class) 25%
  • Final exam 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Course readings are posted on Canvas.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.
For details, see http://www.sfu.ca/politics/undergraduate/program/related_links.html and click on “Plagiarism and Intellectual Dishonesty” .

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS