301853 (v.2) Social Policy 502 - Social Policy Practice



 

Area:Department of Social Work and Social Policy
Contact Hours:2.0
Credits:25.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):301846 (v.2) Social Policy 505 - Theoretical Perspectives on Social Policy or any previous version
Broad understanding of major theoretical debates underpining social policy process and practice in the Australian context. It pays special attention to the institutional framework of policy making - including the economic, political, cultural and Aboriginal contexts. Drawing from power and decision making theories to inform critically the study of social policy. Economic rationalism, citizenship and 'new' managerialism are covered as part of the current trend in policy debates.

 

 

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