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Course: 2021/2022

Evaluation of public policy and public programs

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Study: Dual Bachelor in International Studies and Political Science (320)

Coordinating teacher: CRUZ RUBIO, CESAR NICANDRO

Department assigned to the subject: Department of Social Sciences

Type: Compulsory

ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course: 3º

Semester: 2º

Objectives

On having finished the course, the student will have acquired: - Intermediate level knowlege on public policy evaluation - Competences and skills to apply theoretical knowledge in conducting public programs/projects evaluations

Skills and learning outcomes

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Description of contents: programme

1. Public policies as an evaluation object. Peculiarities and characteristics. 2. Introduction to evaluation. Key elements, phases and functions. 3. Design and planning of an evaluation. 4. Evaluation questions and value criteria. 5. Fieldwork, techniques and assessment tools. 6. Data analysis and interpretation,

Learning activities and methodology

Learning activities: - Practical exercises (tests, test analysis and practical case studies about the main topics of the subject). Some of them will be assessed. - Design and planning of a program / project evaluation Tutorship: Individual, on the established schedule.

Assessment System

1. Assessment of student's knowledge level through a final compulsory exam in which a minimum of 50% must be obtained to pass the subject.
 
2. Assessment of student's skills to apply theoretical knowledge to design a program evaluation.

3. Assesment of student's interest, participation and dedication.

Final exam: 40%
Learning activities: 60% of the grade (practical exercises and cases; design and planning of a program / project evaluation)

% end-of-term-examination 40
% of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 60

Calendar of Continuous assessment

Basic Bibliography

European Commission. EVALSED Sourcebook: Method and Technique. EC. 2013
European Commission . EVALSED: The resource for the evaluation of Socio-Economic Development. EC. 2013
WEISS, C.H.. Evaluation : methods for studying programs and policies. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 1998

Electronic Resources *

BetterEvaluation · A global community to create, share and support use of knowledge about how to better plan, manage, conduct and use evaluation : https://www.betterevaluation.org/
European Evaluation Society · European Evaluation Society resources (books and handbooks) : https://europeanevaluation.org/resources/online-books-and-handbooks/
EvalPartners toolkit · International Networks for promoting evaluation : https://www.evalpartners.org/toolkit

Additional Bibliography

DONALDSON, S.I.; CHRISTIE, C.A.; MARK, M.M. (eds.). Credible and actionable evidence. The Foundations for Rigorous and Influential Evaluations (2ª edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage . 2015
IEPP. Guidelines for the Evaluability Assessment of Public Policies. Instituto de Evaluación de Políticas Públicas. Gobierno de España. 2020
IEPP. Guidelines for Public Policies design evaluation. Instituto de Evaluación de Políticas Públicas Gobierno de España. 2020
IEPP. Guidelines for Public Policies implementation evaluation . Instituto de Evaluación de Políticas Públicas. Gobierno de España. 2020
IEPP. Guidelines for Public Policies outcomes and impact evaluation. Instituto de Evaluación de Políticas Públicas. Gobierno de España. 2020
STUFFLEBEAM, D.L. y SHINKFIELD, A.J.. Evaluation Theory, Models & Applications. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. 2007

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The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.