Policy Research Methods in Dublin

This 3-credit course will introduce students to issues facing Ireland and specifically Dublin from multiple disciplines. The focus will be on the politics and public policy, but will also include, social, economic, and cultural contexts. Student will be in project teams and be conducting experiments/research through surveys, interviews and other data collection methods.  Topics that will be explored may include politics, healthcare/health policy, education, gender, and more. Students will learn through lectures, observations and personal communication with community.