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Course content

This course offers an introduction to theory and empirical research on the evaluation of public policy. Emphasis will be on the various approaches and methods applied to understand the content and effects of specific public policies. Theories and methods will be of an international character, but empirical examples will be from Norway.

Learning outcome

To provide the students with the skills necessary to perform practical implementation and evaluation studies of public policy. The research paper will be formed as such a study.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/group discussions. Supervision of term paper.

Form of assessment: Term paper and oral examination. The oral exam covers the term paper as well as readings. The oral exam will be used to adjust the term paper’s grade by a maximum of one grade.

If less than 6 students attend the course the two first weeeks of teaching, the course will be given as an individual study course with supervision. Please contact the departement for further information.

Compulsory assignments

• Presentation

Recommended previous knowledge

POL1002

Required previous knowledge

60 credits including SOS1002 or an equivalent course in research methods

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.