Syllabus-Tools in Policy Analysis
Syllabus-Tools in Policy Analysis
(SUBJECT)
2nd Semester, AY 2023-2024
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the essential tools and
methodologies used in policy analysis. It equips students with the necessary skills to
critically analyze public policies, evaluate their effectiveness, and propose evidence-
based recommendations for policy improvement. Through a combination of theoretical
and practical approaches, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key
tools employed in policy analysis and their application in real-world scenarios.
University Vision
University Mission
Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical and service-
oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth and
development of the nation
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The BulSU Ideal Graduates Attributes (BIG A) reflect the graduate’s capacity as:
a. highly and globally competent;
b. ethical and service-oriented citizen;
c. analytical and critical thinker; and
d. reflective life-long learner.
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Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
After completing this course the student must be able to: a b C
LO1. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively apply
various policy analysis tools, including both qualitative and
quantitative methods, to analyze and evaluate public policies
in different contexts.
LO2. Students will develop the skills to critically evaluate the
effectiveness of existing public policies, identifying their
strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement
using systematic analytical approaches.
LO3. Students will be able to communicate their policy
analyses and recommendations clearly and persuasively
through well-structured reports and presentations, effectively
conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Note: (I) Introductory Course to an Outcome (E) Enabling Course to an Outcome (D) Demonstrative
Course to an Outcome
LEARNING EPISODES:
LEARNING LEARNING
TOPICS WEEK
OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES
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Midterm Examination
8
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NAME SECTION DATE
Use the rubric as a guide to help you evaluate your work. Look at the rating system found on the right
columns. Your work should score at least in the Satisfactory Achievement column as described by the
items in the left column. If your work does not score in the Satisfactory column, revise your work until it
reflects the criteria. If you want a higher mark, have your work reflect the criteria in the Exemplary
Achievement column.
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING RATING
(21-30) (11-20) (1-10)
Content The submitted work The submitted work The submitted work
(critical appraisal, explores the problem manifests some depth lacks focus,
evaluations and showing thorough and complexity of demonstrates
assessment) comprehension, and thought. confused or
comprehensive simplistic thinking,
analysis or fails to
communicate ideas.
Organization The submitted work The submitted work is The submitted work
(coherence, is coherently well-organized and is partially
smooth transition) organized, stays on developed with organized, lacks
target with the appropriate reasons. relevant support.
problem, with the
ideas strongly
supported by apt
reasons.
Structure The submitted work The submitted work The submitted work
(mechanics, data is generally free from may have few errors in has persistent errors
concreteness) errors in mechanics, mechanics, usage, and in mechanics,
usage, and sentence sentence structure. usage, and
structure. sentence structure.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Term Examinations 30%
Quizzes 20%
Activities/Reflection/Case Study 20%
Participation/Recitation 20%
Attendance 10%
TOTAL 100%
Final Grade = Midterm Grade + Tentative Final Grade Period
2
Range Grade
97-100 1.00
94 – 96 1.25
91 – 93 1.50
88 – 90 1.75
85 – 87 2.00
82 – 84 2.25
79 – 81 2.50
76 – 78 2.75
75 3.00
74 and below 5.00
References:
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Textbooks:
Academic Journals:
Online Resources:
Declaration
I have read and understood the above syllabus in full and in participating in this course I agree to
the above rules. I have a clear understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have
discussed everything unclear to me with the instructor.
I will adhere to the academic integrity and policy and I will treat my fellow students and my
teacher with due respect.
I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements of the instructor
in class or on any social media site at any time
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