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| Title |
Policy Analysis
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| Semester |
E2025
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| Master programme in |
Global and Development Studies / European Master in Global Studies
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| Type of activity |
Course |
| Mandatory or elective |
Mandatory |
| Teaching language |
English
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| Study regulation |
Read about the Master Programme and find the Study Regulations at ruc.dk |
| REGISTRATION AND STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE | |
| Registration |
Registration is through stads selvbetjeningwithin the announced registration period, as you can see on the Studyadministration homepage. When registering for study activities, please be aware of the potential conflicts between study activities or exam dates. The planning of activities at Roskilde University is based on the recommended study programs which do not overlap. However, if you choose optional courses and/or study plans that goes beyond the recommended study programs, an overlap of lectures or exam dates may occur depending on which courses you choose. |
| Number of participants |
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| ECTS |
5
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| Responsible for the activity |
Louise Wiuff Moe (louisewm@ruc.dk)
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| Head of study |
Markus-Michael Müller (muellerm@ruc.dk)
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| Teachers |
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| Study administration |
ISE Registration & Exams (ise-exams@ruc.dk)
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| Exam code(s) |
U60123
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| ACADEMIC CONTENT | |
| Overall objective |
This course trains students to conduct policy analysis and write a policy analysis report. It studies and applies the techniques to examine and evaluate available policy options to implement a given policy goal. Students acquire skills to conduct two kinds of policy analysis: First, the analysis of existing policy in a given field, an analytical and descriptive exercise that analyses and evaluates policies and their impact. Second, analysis for new policy, a prescriptive exercise involved in formulating policy proposals for a given problem. |
| Detailed description of content |
The teaching consists primarily of class teaching, including inputs from lecturers, with the ongoing involvement of the students in exercises in groups where students practice analysis of policy documents or policy briefs, group or individual presentations, as well as feedback from lecturers and peer-feedback. Guest lectures or inputs by practitioners (for example an excursion to a policy institution, and/or input by NGOs, private sector, or state actors) will also be part of the course. Recommended academic knowledge: basic or broad knowledge of development related policy options and challenges; understanding of some significant global and development challenges and solutions. |
| Course material and Reading list |
Course literature and examples of policy briefs will be made available on the Moodle page of the study activity |
| Overall plan and expected work effort |
The course is worth 5 ECTS which corresponds to 135 hours, so please adjust your workload accordingly. Students are expected to attend class and prepare by reading 2-4 compulsory texts for each session, as well as actively contribute to group work. Students are also expected to regularly check Moodle and stay updated with changes and information. Estimation of hours: Class attendance: 20 hours Preparation (including presentations and peer-feedback): 85 hours Exam (incl. preparation): 30 hours |
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| Evaluation and feedback |
The activity is evaluated regularly based on the study board's evaluation procedure. The responsible for the activity will be informed of any evaluation of the activity at the start of the semester. See link to the study board's evaluation practice here: https://intra.ruc.dk/fileadmin/assets/ise/Undervisning/Evaluation_procedures_at_ISE.pdf |
| Programme |
Will be made available on Moodle before semester start. |
| ASSESSMENT | |
| Overall learning outcomes |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Form of examination |
Individual oral exam with time for preparation
Time for preparation including time to pick a question by drawing lots: 30 minutes. Time allowed for the exam including time used for assessment: 30 minutes. Permitted support and preparation materials: Course material and own notes. Assessment: 7-point grading scale Moderation: Internal co-assessor. |
| Form of Re-examination |
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
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| Type of examination in special cases |
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| Examination and assessment criteria (implemented) |
Individual Oral Examination with Preparation Time Preparation time at the exam (including selection of exam material): 30 minutes Examination time (including examiner deliberation): 30 minutes Permitted materials: Course materials and personal notes Assessment: Danish 7-point grading scale Assessment form: Internal censor (co-assessor) It will be assessed to which degree the student demonstrates:
Details and advice on the exam will be made available on moodle In this course, the use of generative AI aids (GenAI) is not allowed when taking exams. THIS MEANS YOU CAN NOT BRING YOUR COMPUTER TO THE EXAM (INCL. THE PREPARATION). This means that your own notes and written presentations must be produced without the use of generative AI. Ordinary spell checking and other language suggestions as known from Word or other word processing programs are allowed without declaration. |
| Exam code(s) | |
| Last changed | 17/12/2025 |
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