— Bureaucracy in Modern Society

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Role of bureaucracy in a complex society, with emphasis upon changing relationships between government and the economy; consequences of rapid technological and social change for bureaucratic structures and processes; the problems of reconciling expertise and democracy and increasing the responsiveness of public bureaucracy. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, and International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Writing Experience (WE). POL 180 — Bureaucracy in Modern Society (4 units) Course Description: Role of bureaucracy in a complex society, with emphasis upon changing relationships between government and the economy; consequences of rapid technological and social change for bureaucratic structures and processes; the problems of reconciling expertise and democracy and increasing the responsiveness of public bureaucracy. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; POL 001 or POL 002 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, and International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Writing Experience (WE). POL 180 — Bureaucracy in Modern Society (4 units) Course Description: Role of bureaucracy in a complex society, with emphasis upon changing relationships between government and the economy; consequences of rapid technological and social change for bureaucratic structures and processes; the problems of reconciling expertise and democracy and increasing the responsiveness of public bureaucracy. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; POL 001 or POL 002 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.