LAW-50803 Practical International Policy and Administration

Course

Credits 3.00

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

This course is for students opting for a minor International Policy and Administration. Students opting for this study profile are expected to have finalised at least two courses in their study which are related to theme or policy issue that is at the centre of their (minor) thesis subject. The selection of course elements for individual thesis tracks is done in consultation with the coordinator of the International Policy and Administration program.

Contents:

This practical workshop is designed for students who want to give an international professional profile to their major master program. The workshop is built around extensive case study files on selected issues figuring prominently on international policy agenda's. The educational format of this practical is centered around the training of skills. This workshop is expected to be followed by a (preferably) combined internship and minor thesis International Policy and Administration.

Aims:

The main general aims of this workshop are:
- to further a practice-related and interactive operationalisation by students of knowledge and insights gained in other courses of major and minor study track;
- enhance the analytical capacities of students to identify central long-term processes within highly complex policy domains, thereby coping with uncertainties and fragmented or deficient information
- to train the editorial, presentation and negotiation skills of students: the ability to formulate and present concise, well-argued stands towards policy issues.

Activities:

Students prepare individually and (at the end of the workshop) collectively policy documents which are being presented and discussed in workshop sessions. When possible a well prepared excursion to Brussels is planned to confront "academic opinions" with EU policy realities.

Examination:

The examination proceeds on the basis of assignments: written material, oral presentations and participation in workshop sessions. The final mark combines the results of both individual and group activities.

Literature:

A casus file available with the secretariat of the Law and Governance group, room 148 of the Leeuwenborch.