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Sandra O Archibald
PB AF 599
Seattle Campus
Study and analysis of special topics in public affairs. Topics vary each quarter depending on curricular needs and interests of students and faculty. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Class description
WASHINGTON POLICY ISSUES This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the issues that are currently of the highest level of concern to state lawmakers and government agencies. Using the debates surrounding transportation infrastructure, education and accountability, economic vitality, protection of natural resources, and public health as a lens, we will investigate how various government and non-government institutions and individuals influence the process by which our state forms policies. Students will have the chance to hear from a variety of participants in the political process and to analyze the critical path from problem to policy.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Reading assignmnents and weekly reading analysis, class discussions and participation, and a research paper are the main expectations.
40%--Portfolio of reading analyses 50%--Paper 10%--Class participation
