Social policy refers to public policy covering the fields of income security, housing, education, health, community services, employment, leisure and other aspects of the social infrastructure of society. Social policy responds, in various ways and with varying degrees of consistency and success, to individual, family, community and societal needs and concerns. This unit of study introduces students to political and social policy processes. It assists students to identify currently debated social issues and to challenge oppression and bring about change. This unit focuses on political and policy processes and provides students with opportunities to pursue their own interests in contemporary social policy issues.
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ASW2013
Prerequisites
Nil
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Articulate links between familiar social issues and relevant social policy; | ||
| 2. | Investigate a range of common Australian social policy processes; | ||
| 3. | Exhibit familiarity with Australian political systems and human services; | ||
| 4. | Analyse ways that human service workers may engage with and influence policy processes; | ||
| 5. | Exemplify beginning skills in policy analysis; and | ||
| 6. | Analyse and discuss issues and debates in contemporary Australian politics and social policy. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Quiz (1 hour) | 25% |
| Assignment | Critical Reflection (800 words) | 30% |
| Essay | Identify and analyse a social policy issue (1800 words) | 45% |
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