| Course Name |
(中) 府際關係專題(6909) |
| (Eng.) Seminar on Intergovernmental Relations |
| Offering Dept |
Graduate Institute of National Policy and Public Affairs |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
CHI HOCHUN |
| Department |
Graduate Institute of National Policy and Public Affairs/Graduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2026-FALL |
| Course Description |
In the field of local governance, the interaction patterns between the central and local governments often involve law, political science, public policy, and public finance. Through the introduction of intergovernmental relations theory, this course helps students better understand the contemporary connection between the central and local governments. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
Understanding Local Governance Theory
Getting the Concept of Intergovernmental Relations
Advanced Analysis of Current Events and Controversies |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Oral Presentation |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction |
| Week 2 |
Background of intergovernmental relations |
| Week 3 |
History of intergovernmental relations |
| Week 4 |
Vertical separation of powers |
| Week 5 |
Legal and fiscal federalism |
| Week 6 |
Functionalism and Neo-functionalism |
| Week 7 |
Multi-level Governance |
| Week 8 |
Cross-border governance |
| Week 9 |
The techniques of intergovernmental relations |
| Week 10 |
Governments and interest groups |
| Week 11 |
Intergovernmental management |
| Week 12 |
Intergovernmetnal relations and due process |
| Week 13 |
Intergovernmental and new digital society |
| Week 14 |
Central control and local autonomy |
| Week 15 |
Intergovernmental relations and public participation |
| Week 16 |
Final presentation |
self-directed
learning |
01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
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| Evaluation |
| Attendance, Class Discussions and Final Reports |
| Textbook & other References |
American intergovernmetnal relations, Laurence J. O'toole Jr. et al.,2013, Sage.
Changing Government relations in Europe, Michael J. Goldsmithe et al., 2010, Routledge.
Intergovernmental relations in transition, Carl W. Stenberg et al., 2018, Routledge. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| Teacher's lecture notes and PPT |
| Office Hours |
| After-class tutoring and discussion based on student needs |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| include experience courses：N |
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