Public Policies and information governance
Code
722051380
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Formação ao Longo da Vida
Credits
10
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
1. To understand the theoretical and methodological principles for policy analysis of Information.
2. To understand the cycle of public policy for information on models of State and Administration
3. To provide tools and techniques to intervene in the public policy cycle and support the Administration in its design, implementation and evaluation.
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Subject matter
1. Public policy and respetive cicle. Information. Informational assets / document of cultural interest. Digital heritage. Role of the State and the Administration.
2. Scientific study of public policy. Theories and models.
3. Cycle of public policies in the areas of Information and informational Heritage / documentary of cultural interest.
Problem identification and agenda setting.
Formulation / design of public policy.
The decision process.
The implementation process. Instruments of public policy and law. Information policy in an organizational context.
Evaluation: ex ante, in itinere, ex post. Inputs, outputs e outcomes. Criteria in assessing the impact of public policy.
4. Public and non-public social actors - ability to interfere in the process. International and national actors. Interest groups.
5. Sectoral policies.
6. Programs and projects at European and national level.
7. Governance Information.
Bibliography
CORNELIUS, Ian. (2010).Information Policies and Strategies. London: Facet.
HARGUINDÉGUY, Jean-Baptiste. (2013). Análisis de políticas públicas. Madrid: Tecnos
MORAN, Michael (Editor); REIN, Martin (Editor); GOODIN, Robert E. (Editor). (2008).The Oxford Handbook of Public Policy (OxfordHandbooks of Political Science) [Paperback].
SÁNCHEZ, Margarita P. (2005). Análisis de políticas públicas. Granada: EUG.
SMALLWOOD, Robert F. (2014). Information Governance: Concepts, Strategies, and Best Practices. West Sussex : Wiley.
Teaching method
The seminar will be developed through classroom lessons and independent student work.
The classes will have a theoretical and practical nature, being constituted by moments of theoretical exposition of topics, practical exercises, oral presentations and discussions participated by students. The students should read the material that is suggested before each class.
The independent student work should complement and deepen the knowledge transmitted in the classroom, promoting independent learning by students.
Evaluation method
The evaluation will be based on the following weighting:
-Group work (written presentation) - 45%
-Working Group (oral presentation) - 15%
-Comment text (individual) - 30%
-Participation (individual) -10%