Academic Catalog

ADM4307 POLITICS OF HEALTH POLICY

Course Code: 3104307
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Political Science And Public Adm.
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. ASUMAN GÖKSEL
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Main objective of Program is to introduce the students to the theory and practice of health as a contested arena of public policy. It places emphasis on the conficting interest of actors involved in the policy making and implementation processes. While the main emphasis is placed on the Turkish case, other country experiences are also taken into consideration to provide the student with a comparative framework. Following lectures, students are expected to present the papers they prepared with the approval of the instructor.