This course explores and compares different forms of governing public policy observed nationally and transnationally. Recent transformations in governance at the international level is also considered, with a particular focus on the challenges of globalisation. Participants examine the processes, practices, and prospects of governing contemporary public policy, analyzing the role of various types of public and private actors across different policy domains such as finance, trade, health, and development, social protection. Drawing on academic literature and case studies participants will examine how different modes of governing (nationally and transnationally) affect the capacity of policy makers to develop and deliver effective, accountable, and legitimate public policy. Participants consider and debate the ethical dilemmas faced by policymakers in different policy contexts.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. demonstrate a critical understanding of the key debates and thinking about governing contemporary public policy;
2. synthesise macro-scale understanding of recent transformations of governance at the international level with meso-level knowledge of particular problems;
3. diagnose and manage policy processes within different governance hybrids
4. analyse the effectiveness, accountability, and legitimacy of different governance arrangements observed nationally and transnationally;
5. think critically about the opportunities, challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by policymakers in different modes of governing public policy

Required Resources

Please see the Wattle site for pre-recorded lectures (required viewing) and for all 'Core Readings' (required ).

Recommended Resources

Helpful guides for engaging in online learning, along with a variety of recommended readings, videos and online resources, are also available in the Wattle site.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals.

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Welcome to Governing Contemporary Public Policy! Our meetings together will be highly interactive, informative, enlightening (we hope!) and will rely on your willingness to share your ideas and experiences and your commitment to showing up prepared. We will use a variety of online facilitation methods and activities to plumb the theoretical depths of governance in a globlalized environment. But we'll stay grounded, connecting theory to examples from around the world, presented in a creative variety of modes and media. As part of the EMPP, the course also integrates a professional development focus. Together, we will explore the methods and opportunities of peer-to-peer mentoring and different mentoring styles. You will have an opportunity to practice this with your colleagues throughout the semester. Detailed course information, including how to get the most from our remote learning structure, pre-recorded lecture videos and links to readings and resources, are available on the course's Wattle site. Meeting Set 1: 2, 7 August Together, we will explore: Introductions Governing contemporary public policy in the 'Asian Century' Understanding globalization and its policy impacts at multiple levels Is everything today a 'wicked problem'? Western and non-Western governance approaches: The importance of norms and values to contemporary governance What is governance? And how did we get to governing beyond government? Implications of contemporary governance for 21st century public service roles From the traditional to the radical: Emergent types of governance Professional Development: Mentoring styles and approaches: Understanding what suits you best and how to benefit Administration: Review of course assignments.	Assignment 1: Research essay (40%); 2,500 word research essay Due: 6 September 2021 Our first assignment encourages you to explore a policy issue of your choice in depth. You are invited to investigate the ways in which governing contemporary public policy, including aspects such as globalization and emerging governance structures, are influencing the ways in which your chosen policy issue is made, managed and governed.
2	Meeting set 2: 18, 24 September Together, we will explore: From globalization and governance to 'global governance' Socio-environmental policy The tragedy of the commons Common pool resources in an increasingly globalized environment Multiscalar modes of contemporary governance The role of global cities, subnational and supranational actors 'Planetary boundaries' and new governance challenges The emergence of adaptive governance Social policy, welfare regimes and constructing the governed subject Who can know? What is an expert? Who can govern? Who governs today? Understanding key actors through interpretive governance The importance of language and narrative in contemporary public policy Professional development: Exploring the potential of 'vulnerability' through developmental mentoring. Administration: Research Essay due before meeting set 2
3	Meeting set 3: 16, 29 October Together, we will explore: The role of multinational corporations in contemporary policy governance corporate social performance voluntary and involuntary regulation 21st century corporate accountability as governance regime business and human rights: the UN and intergovernmental responses to the rise of MNCs as governance actors Governance futures technological developments pushing governance frontiers the shifting meaning of the 'local' via increased online interconnection digital era governance adaptive and interconnected governance Is this a 'boundaryless' governance future? Or a 'return to the fortress'? Choose your own adventure Case study afternoon of your selection(s) Assessment: Governing Contemporary Public Policy: Mini-conference: Policy briefing presentations Course close.	Assignment 2: 10-minute presentation (500 word equivalent) (10%): 29 October 2021 (Live, in class) and Assignment 3: 2,000 word policy briefing (40%): Due 12 November 2021 Our second and third assignments invite you to build on your research from Assignment 1 to identify the key challenges and opportunities facing your chosen policy issue, relative to governing contemporary public policy. Through developing policy advice, steeped in your research, interests and experience, you are encouraged to make practical or theoretical recommendations to support future work in this area. This assignment provides you an opportunity to produce and present a policy briefing, skills critical to working in public service and related roles.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Research Essay	40 %	06/09/2021	17/09/2021	1,2,5
Policy Briefing Presentation	10 %	29/10/2021	31/10/2021	3,4
Policy Briefing	40 %	12/11/2021	30/11/2021	1,3,4,5
Participation	10 %	29/10/2021	30/11/2021	1,2,3,4,5

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Assessment Task 1

Research Essay

Due: 6 September 2021 via TurnItIn

Our first assignment encourages you to explore a policy issue of your choice in depth. You are invited to investigate the ways in which governing contemporary public policy, including aspects such as globalization and emerging governance structures, are influencing the ways in which your chosen policy issue is made, managed and governed.

Scenario

You have been selected to present a policy briefing at a ‘mini-conference’ at The Crawford School of Public Policy based on the International Public Policy Association’s (IPPA) biennial, international conference. In order to prepare your policy briefing for the conference, you must now go in-depth to research a policy issue of your choice and write a 2,500 word research essay.

Purpose of assessment

This assessment aims for you to demonstrate:

• Ability to apply theories and concepts from course readings and discussions and from independent research outside the course to analyse the current situation of a chosen policy issue
• Demonstrate graduate-level research skills, including:
• Selection of a research topic and refinement of appropriate research scope, aim and research question(s)
• Critical review of relevant academic literature
• Analysis of policy ideas and practice
• Synthesis of critical analysis to suggest implications or further research questions requiring investigation
• Develop policy research skills necessary to public service and related roles.

How to go about the assessment

Keeping the above purpose in mind, you are to develop a well-focused research question which explores a chosen policy issue. This can be based on materials from the course, personal interest or related to your role (or to a future, desired role). It is recommended that you build on issues and topics in which you have a genuine interest, to support your motivation for the research. The writing style for this essay should be clear, but ‘academic’.

For example, you may choose to focus your essay on conceptual issues about the interplay of international relations and public policy in light of globalisation. Or you may wish to adopt a country-specific approach and examine a particular policy area or domain in that country. Adoption of comparative approaches is encouraged.

Your research essay topic is to be defined in consultation with the course facilitator. We will allocate time in our first two meetings to discuss your topic and workshop it with your colleagues. I will work with you early in the course to establish your research questions to allow plenty of time to complete the assessment, including one-to-one online meetings.

The assessment should draw upon the readings and discussions from the course but must also draw upon readings from beyond those required. This will include new readings you identify through independent research. The majority of citations in the paper should be scholarly resources.

Marking criteria

You will be marked on the following criteria:

• Paper offers appropriate use of information, including selection of academic resources and evidence/examples
• Application of theories or concepts to the topic
• Critical analysis of information presented
• Synthesis of ideas
• Structure and organisation
• Use of language and adherence to academic conventions
• Fulfillment of overall task.

Assessment Task 2

Policy Briefing Presentation

Due: 29 October 2021, In class.

Our second and third assignments invite you to build on your research from Assignment 1 to identify the key challenges and opportunities facing your chosen policy issue, relative to governing contemporary public policy. Through developing policy advice, steeped in your research, interests and experience, you are encouraged to make practical or theoretical recommendations to support future work in this area. This assignment provides you an opportunity to produce and present a policy briefing, skills critical to working in public service and related roles.

Scenario

The International Public Policy Association (IPPA) holds biennial, international conferences to address the most pressing issues in public policy, globally. Comprised of experts in public policy, foreign relations, the Asian region and governance, the conference attendees aim to provide advice and develop initiatives to increase the effectiveness of policy design, implementation and governance within a contemporary, globalized context.

On 31 October 2020, we will host an online ‘mini-conference’, based on the ICPP model. Like your ICPP colleagues, you have been asked to prepare a 2,000 word policy briefing paper to help them to understand better the key globalization and governance-related issues influencing the policy area of your choice. Your policy briefing will be based upon the research completed for Assignment 1, Research Essay. During our mini-conference, you will deliver a 10-minute presentation based on your draft briefing.

Following the presentation, you will have an opportunity to incorporate your colleagues' feedback and ideas before submitting the final, written policy briefing on 16 November (see, Assessment Task 3 for further details).

Assessment Task 3

Policy Briefing

Due: 12 November 2021 via TurnItIn

How to go about this assessment

Your policy brief should focus on the policy issue you researched in Assignment 1 and presented in Assignment 2.

You will apply theories and literature from the course (and from your own reading, outside the course) to explain:

• How your chosen policy issue is being influenced/affected/changed by contemporary governance processes
• Critical evaluation of the governance structures affecting your chosen policy issue
• Key challenges facing your chosen policy issue, especially in light of globalization and governance considerations
• Key opportunities for your chosen policy issue, especially in light of globalization and governance considerations
• Recommendations for future work to support this policy issue. Recommendations may include practical suggestions, conceptual frameworks/theory, suggestions for research agendas or efforts to highlight emerging trends.
• Purpose of the assessment

This assessment aims for you to demonstrate:

• A clear understanding of the various domains influencing contemporary policy and management, including: globalization, norms, values, emerging governance models, institutions, issues, practices, performance, or politics;
• Build your capacity to explain what contemporary governance approaches might mean for domestic, cultural, education, social and other policy and how this is influencing redress of critical policy issues.
• Build your policy evaluation skills through writing a critical briefing.
• Gain experience presenting policy briefings, developing a vital skill for work in public service and related fields.
• Where relevant and appropriate, you are encouraged to draw upon readings from beyond those required in the course. The majority of citations in the paper should be scholarly resources.

Marking criteria

You will be marked on the following criteria:

• Paper offers appropriate use of information, including selection of academic resources and evidence/examples
• Application of theories or concepts to the topic
• Critical analysis of information presented
• Synthesis of ideas
• Structure and organisation
• Use of language and adherence to academic conventions
• Fulfilment of overall task.

Assessment Task 4

Participation

As an EMPP student it is expected that you will attend all classes and be very active in dialogue and discussion. A 10% participation score will be given, incorporating the whole semester. This will be based on: Viewing of all lecture videos, completion of readings, engagement in online discussions, peer-mentoring and any one-to-one meetings.

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