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The course provides a comprehensive introduction to public policy as a scientific discipline as published in the key textbooks:
Potůček, M. et al. 2017. Public Policy. A comprehensive introduction. Prague, Karolinum Press. (Česká mutace: Potůček, M. a kol. 2016. Veřejná politika. Praha: C.H.Beck.) Knill, Ch., J. Tosun. 2020. Public Policy. A New Introduction. Bloomsbury Academic. Potůček, M., LeLoup, L., Jenei, G. and Váradi, L. 2003. Public Policy in Central and Eastern Europe: Theories, Methods, Practices. Bratislava: NISPAcee. https://www.nispa.org/files/publications/ebooks/PP-in-CEE.pdf The course defines its key terms and theories in a broader context of the development of contemporary societies. Students will be engaged in critical thinking and studying, systematic work with scholarly literature, and active participation in lectures. Last update: Potůček Martin, prof. PhDr., CSc., M.Sc. (14.09.2024)
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The course aims to introduce students to the study of public policy as a discipline, within a broader context of the development of contemporary societies; to exemplify public policy’s practical application and the ways public policy as a scientific discipline attempts to apprehend social problems and devise solutions thereof; to do so by defining the key terms, theories and approaches of public policy; and to engage students in critical thinking and studying, systematic work with scholarly literature. Last update: Potůček Martin, prof. PhDr., CSc., M.Sc. (14.09.2024)
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Basic Sources in English Potůček, M. et al. 2017. Public Policy. A comprehensive introduction. Prague, Karolinum Press. This is the key textbook for this course. It is available free of charge for students of Charles University on the ChU eResources Portal, EBook Academic Collection (EBSCO). Knill, Ch., J. Tosun. 2020. Public Policy. A New Introduction. Bloomsbury Academic. Potůček, M., LeLoup, L., Jenei, G. and Váradi, L. 2003. Public Policy in Central and Eastern Europe: Theories, Methods, Practices. Bratislava: NISPAcee. https://www.nispa.org/files/publications/ebooks/PP-in-CEE.pdf
Other recommended sources Fischer, F. Policy Expertise and the Argumentative Turn. 2013. Revue Francaise de Science Politique. 63(3-4) 579-601. https://www.cairn-int.info/article-E_RFSP_633_0579--policy-expertise-and-the-argumentative.htm Goodin, R. E., M. Rein, M. Moran. 2008. The Oxford Handbook of Public Policy. Oxford University Press. https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199548453.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199548453-e-001 Howlet, M., Ramesh, M., Perl, A. 2009. 3rd edition. Studying Public Policy: Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Peters, Guy B.: 2015. Advanced Introduction to Public Policy. Northampton: Edward Elgar Publishing. Routledge Handbook of Public Policy. 2013. London and New York: Routledge. Smith, K.B., Larimar, CH.W. 2017. The Public Policy Theory Primer. Boulder: Westview Press.
Notes on reading · Further reading will be provided during individual lecture presentations. · Students are expected to follow the media that cover policy problems on an ongoing basis.
Journals Public Policy Journal of Public Policy: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=PUP Journal of European Public Policy: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjpp20/current Journal of European Social Policy: http://esp.sagepub.com/ Central European Journal of Public Policy (CEJPP): https://sciendo.com/journal/CEJPP Policy and Society: https://academic.oup.com/policyandsociety Public Policy and Administration: http://ppa.sagepub.com/ Global Policy: https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/
Policy Analysis European Policy Analysis: http://www.ipsonet.org/publications/open-access/epa Evaluation: http://evi.sagepub.com/ Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis: Research and Practice: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/fcpa20/current Review of Policy Research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15411338
Governance, Public Administration Gouvernement et action publique: http://www.cairn-int.info/about_this_journal.php?ID_REVUE=E_GAP Governance: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1468-0491 Lex localis - Journal of local self-government: http://journal.lex-localis.press NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy: http://www.nispa.org/journal.php Public Administration: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1467-9299 Public Management Review: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rpxm20
Political Science Critical Policy Studies: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rcps20
Policy and Politics: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/pap;jsessionid=68u3luqoo56n6.victoria Policy Sciences: http://link.springer.com/journal/11077 Policy Studies Journal: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15410072 Politiques et Management Public: http://pmp.revuesonline.com/accueil.jsp
Internet sources European Union: http://www.europa.eu/ European Union Policy Agendas Project: http://www.policyagendas.eu/ International Conference on Public Policy: http://www.icpublicpolicy.org/ Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe (NISPAcee): http://www.nispa.org/ Organization for Economic Collaboration and Development: http://www.oecd.org/ Policy Design Lab: http://policy-design.org/ Public Policy Exchange, UK: http://www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/ The Comparative Agendas Project: http://www.comparativeagendas.net/ The Institute for Public Policy Research, UK: http://www.ippr.org/ The World Bank: http://www.worldbank.org/
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Students shall pass the written examination. It will be the final proof of students´ continuous study of the recommended literature and engagement in lectures. It will be presented in the format of several thematic issues to be answered in the computer classrooms B229, B230 in Word, without access to the Internet and any electronic device. Duration three hours. Final Grading:
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Course Syllabus
Course Title: THEORY OF PUBLIC POLICY Course number: JSM588 Semester: Autumn 2024/2025 Course leader: Prof. PhDr. Martin Potůček, CSc. MSc. Consultations: https://konzultace.fsv.cuni.cz The volume of instruction: 2/0 Number of credits: 6 Credits In-person teaching will take place in room C122, U kříže 8, Prague 5-Jinonice on Mondays, 15:30 - 18:20. Moodle: https://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=7794. To apply, use your username and password for the Central Authentication Service of Charles University.
Course attendance: This course is offered to students of the International Economic and Political Studies program (IEPS), with a specialization in International Politics. Students of specialization in International Economics may apply as well if they wish.
Note: Students of the International Economic and Political Studies (IEPS) program in the academic year 2022/23 and older should enroll in the course JSM518 Public Policy. Goals of instruction: The course provides a comprehensive introduction to public policy as a scientific discipline published in key textbooks as mentioned in basic sources. It will deal with its key terms, theories, and approaches in a broader context of the development of contemporary societies. Students will be engaged in critical thinking and studying, systematic work with scholarly literature, and active participation in lectures.
The timeline of lectures. Mondays, 15:30-18:20
Anti-plagiarism, usage of AI, citing rules
Plagiarism refers to cases where students are not properly citing sources in an assignment, but copying other authors' work, ideas, materials, or data, and passing them off as their own. This also pertains to copying parts of earlier work without properly acknowledging it.
Charles University treats instances of plagiarism very seriously. Any form of plagiarism is unacceptable and will be dealt with using official procedures. Therefore, students are advised to take special precautions and make sure that they cite all the sources they are using in their assignments properly.
Students are obliged to indicate in texts or PowerPoint submissions whether, where, and how they applied AI programs.
Sources shall be consistently credited in line with the latest version of the ISO 690 standard or another internationally accepted referencing standard (e.g. APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian, Harvard). For more information, please see the following guide on bibliographic citation of our faculty:
Conditions for passing:
Students shall pass the written examination. It will be the final proof of students´ continuous study of the recommended literature and engagement in lectures. It will be presented in the format of several thematic issues to be answered in the computer classroom B229, B230 in Word, without access to the Internet and any electronic device. Duration three hours.
Final grading:
Basic Sources in English Potůček, M. et al. 2017. Public Policy. A comprehensive introduction. Prague, Karolinum Press. Knill, Ch., J. Tosun. 2020. Public Policy. A New Introduction. Bloomsbury Academic. Both e-textbooks are available for students of Charles University free of charge at https://cuni.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=420CKIS_INST:UKAZ&lang=cs Potůček, M., LeLoup, L., Jenei, G. and Váradi, L. 2003. Public Policy in Central and Eastern Europe: Theories, Methods, Practices. Bratislava: NISPAcee. https://www.nispa.org/files/publications/ebooks/PP-in-CEE.pdf
Other recommended sources Fischer, F. Policy Expertise and the Argumentative Turn. 2013. Revue Francaise de Science Politique. 63(3-4) 579-601. https://www.cairn-int.info/article-E_RFSP_633_0579--policy-expertise-and-the-argumentative.htm Goodin, R. E., M. Rein, M. Moran. 2008. The Oxford Handbook of Public Policy. Oxford University Press. https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199548453.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199548453-e-001 Howlet, M., Ramesh, M., Perl, A. 2009. 3rd edition. Studying Public Policy: Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Peters, Guy B.: 2015. Advanced Introduction to Public Policy. Northampton: Edward Elgar Publishing. Routledge Handbook of Public Policy. 2013. London and New York: Routledge. Smith, K.B., Larimar, CH.W. 2017. The Public Policy Theory Primer. Boulder: Westview Press.
Notes on reading · Further reading will be provided during individual lecture presentations. · Students are expected to follow the media that cover policy problems on an ongoing basis.
Journals Public Policy Journal of Public Policy: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=PUP Journal of European Public Policy: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjpp20/current Journal of European Social Policy: http://esp.sagepub.com/ Central European Journal of Public Policy (CEJPP): https://sciendo.com/journal/CEJPP Policy and Society: https://academic.oup.com/policyandsociety Public Policy and Administration: http://ppa.sagepub.com/ Global Policy: https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/
Policy Analysis European Policy Analysis: http://www.ipsonet.org/publications/open-access/epa Evaluation: http://evi.sagepub.com/ Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis: Research and Practice: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/fcpa20/current Review of Policy Research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15411338
Governance, Public Administration Gouvernement et action publique: http://www.cairn-int.info/about_this_journal.php?ID_REVUE=E_GAP Governance: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1468-0491 Lex localis - Journal of local self-government: http://journal.lex-localis.press NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy: http://www.nispa.org/journal.php Public Administration: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1467-9299 Public Management Review: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rpxm20
Political Science Critical Policy Studies: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rcps20
Policy and Politics: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/pap;jsessionid=68u3luqoo56n6.victoria Policy Sciences: http://link.springer.com/journal/11077 Policy Studies Journal: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15410072 Politiques et Management Public: http://pmp.revuesonline.com/accueil.jsp
Internet sources European Union: http://www.europa.eu/ European Union Policy Agendas Project: http://www.policyagendas.eu/ International Conference on Public Policy: http://www.icpublicpolicy.org/ Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe (NISPAcee): http://www.nispa.org/ Organization for Economic Collaboration and Development: http://www.oecd.org/ Policy Design Lab: http://policy-design.org/ Public Policy Exchange, UK: http://www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/ The Comparative Agendas Project: http://www.comparativeagendas.net/ The Institute for Public Policy Research, UK: http://www.ippr.org/ The World Bank: http://www.worldbank.org/
Last update: Potůček Martin, prof. PhDr., CSc., M.Sc. (30.09.2024)
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