Course Format and Organization

The course will mix a lecture and seminar format with significant time each period for class discussion. The readings for the class are important and you are expected to have done all of the readings for each day prior to that class period. Based on those readings, you will be expected to come to each class with at least two questions for stimulating discussion – which you will turn in each class period. All readings will be posted on the class website as a adobe acrobat file or a URL, except for the course textbooks:

Gupta, Dipak K. 2001. Analyzing Public Policy: Concepts, Tools and Techniques. Congressional Quarterly Press: Washington, D.C.

Strunk, William, Jr. and E.B. White. 2000. The Elements of Style. Longman: New York.

The formal course requirements include periodic assignments, a mid-term exam, class participation, and a final exam. Your grade will be determined as follows: 20% periodic assignments, 20% mid-term exam, 30% in class participation, and 30% final exam.