Administration and Public Policies
Code: 106970Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Sociocultural Gender Studies | OB | 3 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Alexandre Pichel Vazquez
- Email :
- alexandre.pichel@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
It is assumed that the student has an adequate understanding, at a minimum, of the concepts and theories covered in the "Fundamentals of Law" course from the first year.
It is also assumed that the student regularly consults various media sources to stay up to date on issues related to politics and public administration.
Objectives
This course aims to work on the main concepts and models that currently dominate the panorama of the analysis of public administration and public policies from a sectoral and gender perspective. In addition, it focuses on learning and observing how public policies are formed and evolved from their entry into the public and political agenda to their design, implementation and evaluation. By focusing on gender policies, the subject introduces the analysis of relevant case studies for the Degree in Sociocultural Gender Studies.
Learning outcomes
- CM02 (Propose consequences for direct, indirect or multiple discrimination against sex, gender or sexual orientation.) Propose consequences for direct, indirect or multiple discrimination against sex, gender or sexual orientation.
- KM03 (Identify the issues related to equality between men and women in legislation and case law.) Identify the issues related to equality between men and women in legislation and case law.
- KM05 (Identify different databases on the impact of public policies on equality between men and women.) Identify different databases on the impact of public policies on equality between men and women.
- KM73 (Identify the basic principles of the legal system and the existing instruments for the prevention of potentially discriminatory situations based on sex and/or gender.) Identify the basic principles of the legal system and the existing instruments for the prevention of potentially discriminatory situations based on sex and/or gender.
- SM01 (Use the main information and documentation techniques (ICT) as an essential tool for analysing gender equality policies.) Use the main information and documentation techniques (ICT) as an essential tool for analysing gender equality policies.
- SM62 (Select different tools for analysing and explaining how gender equality policies are formulated, decided, implemented and evaluated.) Select different tools for analysing and explaining how gender equality policies are formulated, decided, implemented and evaluated.
Contents
BLOCK 1: Introduction
- Topic 1. The Historical Origins of Modern Administration
- Topic 2. The Bureaucratic Model and Administrative Reform Attempts
- Topic 3. Public Management Models
BLOCK 2: Evolution of Administration
- Topic 4. Strategic Management and Competitiveness
- Topic 5. Results-Oriented Management – Open Government
- Topic 6. Innovation Management
- Topic 7. Public Administration in Spain and Europe
BLOCK 3: Public Policies
- Topic 8. Public Policies: Basic Theory
- Topic 9. Public Policy Formulation
- Topic 10. The Gender Approach in Public Policies
BLOCK 4: Sectoral and Cross-Cutting Public Policies
- Topic 11. Gender Equity
- Topic 12. LGBTIQA+
- Topic 13. Sexual and Reproductive Rights
- Topic 14. Care
- Topic 15. Labor Market
- Topic 16. Housing
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures and debates | 33 | 1.32 | CM02, KM03, KM05, KM73, SM01, SM62 |
| Preparin indivual and group projects | 15 | 0.6 | CM02, KM03, KM05, KM73, SM01, SM62 |
| Reading class material and articles | 20 | 0.8 | KM03, KM05, KM73 |
| Tutoring | 10 | 0.4 | CM02, KM03, KM05, KM73, SM01, SM62 |
| Studying and preparing schemes and outlines, online exercises | 20 | 0.8 | KM03, KM05, KM73 |
| Project presentation | 6 | 0.24 | CM02, SM01, SM62 |
| Seminars and case discussions | 15 | 0.6 | CM02, KM03, KM73, SM62 |
The course is structured around the following types of learning activities, supported by the corresponding teaching methodology:
Guided activities:
- Lectures: Presentations by the instructor with the support of ICT tools and large group discussions.
- Public presentation of assignments: Individual and group presentations, followed by peer feedback.
- Seminars for text and case discussion: Session introduction, text presentation, evaluation, and discussion. Resolution of practical cases. Development of simulations. Reading assessments.
Supervised activities:
- Tutorials: Support for the completion of assignments and course follow-up.
Independent activities:
- Reading of articles and class materials: Individual work focused on reading comprehension.
- Study: Creation of outlines and summaries.
- Writing assignments: Reviews and bibliographic essays (individual or group), based on a set of guidelines, and preparation of practical cases.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars and assessable exercises | 25% | 10 | 0.4 | CM02, KM03, KM05, KM73, SM01, SM62 |
| Group project | 25% | 10 | 0.4 | CM02, KM03, KM05, KM73, SM01, SM62 |
| Final Exam | 30% | 3 | 0.12 | CM02, KM03, KM05, KM73, SM01, SM62 |
| Individual Case Analysis | 20% | 8 | 0.32 | CM02, KM03, KM05, KM73, SM01, SM62 |
Continuous Assessment
Assessment for this course will be based on the following student submissions:
- Individual case analysis: 20%
- Group project: 25%
- Seminar assignments/reading assessments: 25%
- Final exam: 30%
Important considerations:
- To pass an exercise or assessment in the seminars, attendance at the session is required.
- The dates of the assessments will be specified in the course schedule (see Virtual Campus).
- Evidence of plagiarism in any of the assessed assignments or tests will result in failing the course.
Single Assessment
If the student opts for the single assessment modality, they must complete the following three activities:
- Case analysis: 30%
- Policy proposal: 30%
- Final exam: 40%
Evidence of plagiarism in any of the assessed assignments or tests will result in failing the course.
Resit Assessment
If the student opts for continuous assessment, they will be able to recover the test of the final exam and the works in seminars / reading controls as long as he/she has attended his/her sessions.
If the student opts for the single assessment, they will be able to recover the test of the final exam.
Not Assessable
The course will be graded as Not Assessable when the student fails to provide sufficient evidence for evaluation. This means not submitting materials for the Individual Case Analysis, the group project, and at least 80% of the assessed seminar activities and online quizzes.
AI Use
For this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively for support tasks, such as bibliographic or information searches, text correction, or translations. Students must clearly identify which parts were generated using such technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced the process and the final outcome of the activity. Failure to disclose the use of AI in this assessed activity will be considered a breach of academic honesty and may result in partial or total grade penalties, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.
Bibliography
GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books in Spanish (chronological order)
Colino, César. 2013. Gobiernos y Administraciones Públicas en Perspectiva Comparada. Valencia, Tirant lo Blanch.
Parrado, Salvador y Olmeda, José Antonio 2013. Gobiernos y administraciones públicas en perspectiva comparada. Tirant lo Blanch
Lois, Marta & Alonso, Alba (2014). Ciencia Política con perspectiva de género. Akal.
Ballart, Xavier, Rico, Guillem, Ripoll, Guillem. 2016. La motivación en los servicios públicos: análisis empírico de sus antecedentes y de sus efectos. Madrid: Instituto Nacional de Administración Pública.
Del Pino, Eloísa & Rubio, María Jesús (eds.) 2016. Los Estados de Bienestar en la encrucijada: políticas sociales en perspectiva comparada. Madrid. Editorial Tecnos.
Olmeda, José Antonio, Parrado, Salvador y Colino, César. 2017. Las Administraciones Públicas en España, Valencia, Tirant lo Blanch. ISBN 10: 8491434607 / ISBN 13: 9788491434603.
López, Silvia & Platero, Lucas R. (2019). Cuerpos marcados. Vidas que cuentan y políticas públicas. Bellaterra
Gomà, Ricard y Ubasart, Gemma (Coords.) 2021. Vidas en transición. (Re) construir la ciudadanía social. Madrid. Editorial Tecnos.
Books in English
Araral, Eduardo, Fritzen, Scott, Howlett, Michael, Ramesh, M. & Wu, Xun (Ed) (2012). Routledge Handbook of Public Policy. Routledge Editor, 528 pages
Brandsma, Gijs Jan (Ed.). (2024). Handbook on European Union Public Administration. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Charalabidis, Yannis, Medaglia, Rony, & van Noordt, Colin (Eds.). (2024). Research Handbook on Public Management and Artificial Intelligence. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Chaqués-Bonafont, Laura, & Jordana, Jacint (2022). Policyanalysis in Spain: actors and institutions. In Policy Analysis in Spain (pp. 1-18). Policy Press.
Dodds, Anneliese (2018). Comparative Public Policy. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Publishing.
Howlett, Michael, & Tosun, Jale (Eds.). (2021). The Routledge Handbook of Policy Styles (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi-org.are.uab.cat/10.4324/9780429286322
Howlett, Michael (Ed.). (2022). The Routledge Handbook of Policy Tools(1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi-org.are.uab.cat/10.4324/9781003163954
Hughes, Owen E. 2003. Public Management and Administration. An Introduction (Third Edition) Palgrave Macmillan: New York.
Moran, Michael, Rein, Martin, & Goodin, Robert E. (Eds.). (2008). The Oxford handbook of public policy. Oxford University Press.
Knill, Christoph, & Tosun, Jale (2020). Public policy: A new introduction. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Kuhlmann, Sabine & Wollmann, Hellmut. 2014. Introduction to Comparative Public Administrations. Administrative Systems and Reform in Europe. Cheltenham and Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar
Painter, Martin & Peters, Brainard G. 2010. (Eds). Administrative Traditions: Inheritances and Transplants in Comparative Perspective, Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Perry, James, and Christensen, Robert K. 2015. Handbook of Public Administration, London: Routledge.
Pierre, Jon, & Peters Brainard G. 2020. Governance, Politics and the State. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
Pollitt, Christopher & Bouckaert, Geert. 2004 Public Management Reform. A Comparative Analysis, Oxford: Oxford University Press
SPECIFIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
The specific bibliography for each session will be provided on the Virtual Campus.
JOURNALS
Public Administration
Public Management Review
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory
Governance
Journal of European Public Policy
Journal of European Social Policy
International Review of Administrative Sciences
International Journal of Public Administration
International Journal of Public Sector Management
International Public Management Journal
Journal of Policy Analysis and Management
Journal of Public Policy
Software
This course does not use any computer software.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |