Students use skills in research and critical thinking to identify and analyse contemporary public debates about social issues/problems, and present these debates in ways that promote social inclusion, equality and empowerment in social work practice.
Unit details
Prerequisites
192 Credit Points (Core ABSW Year 1 and Year 2)
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Articulate and analyse the role of social policy in addressing social problems and social change; | ||
2. | Synthesise and apply knowledge about the Australian social policy cycle with reference to contemporary social issues; | ||
3. | Critically analyse contemporary Australian social policies using theoretical frameworks; and | ||
4. | Articulate the links between social issues, social policy and social change from a social work perspective. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Test | Structured questions on theory of a policy (1 hour) | 20% |
Report | Writing a policy brief (2,500 words) | 50% |
Presentation | Developing and presenting a policy proposal (1,500 words) | 30% |
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