Didacted Philosopy
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| Course content emphasizes innovation rather than highlighting a single approach. We think that innovative approaches are conversant with the new insights of social theory, philosophy of science, democratic theory, and above all the explicit theorization of the policy process. A variety of different methodological and substantive approaches shall be discussed. Methods include quantitative analysis, qualitative research and grounded theory, interpretative approaches, discourse analysis, political ethnography, deliberative policy analysis and mediation techniques. Substantive approaches include: second generation network theory, practice theory and the role of lay knowledge, policy learning, new institutionalism, policy stream and policy paradigm approaches, the analytics of government, and advocacy coalition theory. In addition to the core staff, for each of the topics represented in the program, the organizers intend to bring experts who have done original work on that particular topic. We think that variety and openness are the best prerequisites for innovation. The main focus of ESSPA will be on theoretical and methodological challenges in policy analysis and new strategies to develop a theoretically more coherent and politically and socially relevant policy analysis. We also think that an explicit theorization of the policy process facilitates knowledge utilization. Most importantly, it can set the conditions for an effective interplay between lay and professional knowledge. The group aims to contribute thereby to the restoration of the original connection between the analysis of public policy and the democratic organization of society. | |
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| Courses will be held in the English language. A good working knowledge of English is therefore essential to participate. The curriculum is designed to provide a coherent and cumulative learning experience. Participants are required to attend an ESSPA summer course in full. Applications for partial participation will not be considered. | |
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last update
2008-02-20
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