Acerca de este curso: This course introduces class participants to the political significance and societal consequences of challenges facing U.S. and international policymakers. It is designed to help participants develop skills to analyze policy proposals and advocate for their preferred options for issues on the public policy agenda ahead. The class assumes basic knowledge about governing institutions and democratic processes, while recommending supplemental materials for further study to complement reading links provided. The course focuses on future policy challenges, while examining the broad historical context in which policies are adopted and implemented. As the course evaluates how issues are advanced by private sector interests, non-governmental organizations, and government policymakers, it examines how groups become effective policy advocates. Particular attention is paid to how winning coalitions are formed and how issue framing shapes the outcome of policy campaigns. The goal is neither to produce partisan talking points, nor to favor one governance philosophy over others. Rather it is to clarify the public policy challenges ahead and to enhance participants’ understanding of how policy options are adopted in the real world arena of contemporary politics. Coming soon, you will be able to join Signature Track, a system that verifies your identity when you take an exam. This option will allow you to earn a Verified Certificate, which provides formal recognition of your achievements in the course and includes the University of Virginia logo. Before then, you can complete a “test run” of the exam. You can then re-take the exam after the Verified Certificate becomes available. For information regarding Verified Certificates, see https://courserahelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201212399-Verified-Certificates"
Creada por: Universidad de Virginia
Enseñado por: Professor Gerry Warburg, Professor of Public Policy, Assistant Dean for External Affairs
Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
| Nivel | Beginner |
| Compromiso | 9 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week |
| Idioma | English |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
| Calificaciones del usuario |
Programa
SEMANA 1
Course Roadmap
Professor Warburg and his UVa graduate teaching assistants outline the approach of the course and highlight upcoming topics and speakers.
5 videos, 2 readings
- Vídeo: Student Introduction for the Course Roadmap
- Vídeo: Module by Module Overview of Topics in the Course
- Vídeo: The Approach of the Course
- Vídeo: There are few "right" Answers
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Suggested Readings
SEMANA 2
Public Policy Challenges in the 21st Century
Professor Warburg outlines global public policy challenges the next generation will face, as classroom participants collaborate in defining the future agenda.
5 videos
- Vídeo: Class Objective and Themes
- Vídeo: GT 2030 Planning Exercise
- Vídeo: Policy Change from Citizen Involvement
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg Post-lecture Discussion
Calificado: Forecasting the Public Policy Challenges of 2030
SEMANA 3
The Media and Changing Nature of Politics
Clinton White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers explains issue framing, coalition building and how modern media in shapes public policy options.
9 videos
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg Lecture Introduction to Dee Dee Myers
- Vídeo: Dee Dee Myers Career Path from Mondale to Clinton and Beyond
- Vídeo: Dee Dee Myers and the Evolution of Media in Politics
- Vídeo: Dee Dee Myers and the Political Environment Today
- Vídeo: Dee Dee Myers and Leadership Lessons Learned - Finding Common Ground, Listening and Creating Real Change
- Vídeo: Dee Dee Myers Answers UVa Student Questions
- Vídeo: Dee Dee Myers Continues to Answer UVa Student Questions
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg and Dee Dee Myers Post Lecture Discussion
Calificado: Media and the Changing Nature of Politics
SEMANA 4
Healthcare Systems and Insurance Markets
Professor Eric Patashnik examines healthcare reforms, weighing costs, benefits and the efficacy of alternative approaches, including 'Obamacare.'
9 videos
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg introduction to Eric Patashnik and the Importance of Healthcare Policy
- Vídeo: Eric Patashnik Discussing Imperfect Information and the Three Dilemmas of Medical Finance
- Vídeo: Eric Patashnik Discusses Different Types of Healthcare Markets
- Vídeo: Eric Patashnik Compares International Healthcare Responses to the United States
- Vídeo: Eric Patashnik Provides an Overview of the Affordable Care Act
- Vídeo: Eric Patashnik Answers UVa Student Questions
- Vídeo: Eric Patashnik Continues to Answer UVa Student Questions
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg and Eric Patashnik Post Lecture Discussion
Calificado: Healthcare Policy Challenges
SEMANA 5
Federalism and the Power of State Governors
Professor Ray Scheppach examines the powerful role state governors play, examining how states serve as ‘laboratories’ for federal policy options in Washington.
6 videos
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg Introduction to Ray Scheppach: Policy Making Institutions and the Power of Governors
- Vídeo: Ray Scheppach Discusses Govenors as Leaders
- Vídeo: Ray Scheppach Discusses Federal and State Relations
- Vídeo: Ray Scheppach Answers UVa Student Questions
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg and Ray Scheppach Post Lecture Discussion
Calificado: Federalism and the Power of State Governors
SEMANA 6
US-China Relations
Professor Harry Harding details the complex, all-important relationship between the U.S. and China, outlining different scenarios for future competition and cooperation.
9 videos
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg introduction to Harry Harding: Managing the US-China Relationship
- Vídeo: Harry Harding and the Importance of US-China Relations
- Vídeo: Harry Harding discusses the Cooperative Aspects of US-China Relations
- Vídeo: Harry Harding discusses the Competitive Aspects of US-China Relations
- Vídeo: Harry Harding discusses the Conflict Aspects of the US-China Relations
- Vídeo: Harry Harding summarizing the Competitive and Antagonistic Aspects of US-China Relations
- Vídeo: Harry Harding answers UVa Student Questions
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg and Harry Harding Post Lecture Discussions
Calificado: US-China Relations
SEMANA 7
Congress and Politics
Congressman Gerry Connolly and former House Republican leader Tom Davis offer insights into how Congress meets public policy challenges.
8 videos
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg introduction to Tom Davis and Gerry Connolly: US Factions
- Vídeo: Tom Davis and Gerry Connolly discuss Foreseeable Policy Issues in 21st Century
- Vídeo: Tom Davis and Gerry Connolly discuss Changing Face of War and Executive Power
- Vídeo: Tom Davis and Gerry Connolly on Agreement and Compromise
- Vídeo: Tom Davis and Gerry Connolly discuss Incentives in Congress
- Vídeo: Tom Davis and Gerry Connolly answer UVa student questions
- Vídeo: Tom Davis and Gerry Connolly contine to answer UVa student questions
Calificado: Congress and Politics
SEMANA 8
War Powers
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine discusses how American citizens, in an age of drone strikes and asymmetrical warfare, decide to commit the nation to war.
9 videos
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg introduction to Senator Tim Kaine and lecture on War Powers
- Vídeo: Tim Kaine on History and Problems of War Powers in the United States
- Vídeo: Tim Kaine discusses Repairing the War Powers Resolution
- Vídeo: Senator Tim Kaine answers UVa student questions
- Vídeo: Senator Tim Kaine continues to answer UVa student questions, part 2
- Vídeo: Senator Tim Kaine continues to answer UVa student questions, part 3
- Vídeo: Tim Kaine discusses Public Policy Challenges Ahead
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg and Tim Kaine post lecture discussion
Calificado: War Powers
SEMANA 9
Wrapping Up - Positive Change and Closing
Professor Warburg reviews key course themes, analytical skills and the importance of civic engagement with the public policy agenda ahead.
8 videos
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg : Reflection on Future Policy Issues
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg on the Benefits of Dysfunction
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg on Looking To Tomorrow
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg on Vision and Duty
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg summarizes the Seven Tools for Crafting Policy
- Vídeo: Gerry Warburg final wrap up on how the course went and what resonated with his students at UVa
- Vídeo: Afterword with Dean Allan Stam
Calificado: Positive Change and Closing
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Creadores
Universidad de Virginia
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Tarifa
| Comprar curso | |
|---|---|
| Accede a los materiales del curso | Disponible |
| Accede a los materiales con calificación | Disponible |
| Recibe una calificación final | Disponible |
| Obtén un Certificado de curso para compartir | Disponible |
Calificaciones y revisiones
Thoroughly enjoyed and learnt so much. Although not based in the US I was able to learn a lot that can be applied in my own country. A fantastic course with brilliant guest speakers. I also want to thank Professor Warburg who presented really well and made the whole course educational but not overwhelming.
Enjoyed the lectures but could not figure out how to engage with the other students...
Also, the class was a few years old so issues had obviously changed.
Very insightful.
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This course was informative and allowed the participant to look at many areas in public policy. And made for great discussion with peers to broaden ones knowledge base and ways of thinking when it comes to looking at issues for the 21st Century. How would those issues be addressed? Who will address them? And how to avoid Slacktivisim. This is a well put together course.