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301853 (v.2) Social Policy 502 - Social Policy Practice
Area: | Department of Social Work and Social Policy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 301846 (v.3) Social Policy 505 - Theoretical Perspectives on Social Policy or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Broad understanding of major theoretical debates underpinning 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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Unit Outcomes: | On sucessful completion of this unit, students will have- Conveyed knowledge of theoretical frameworks for policy making, as well as drawing on a variety of models used by different stakeholders in the policy process. Expressed an understanding of the interplay between government, community groups and business in policy formation. Explored and demonstrated the emergence of policy communities and networks in policy process and practices. Articulated and examined specific policy case studies, including therole of the government, non-government, and sectors. Explored and revealed their own ideas about how the practical policy processes might be improved from both the top-down and bottom-up perspectives. Developed and critiqued alternate policy processes and practices to an area of interest. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Crane, J. (1982). The Evaluation of Social Policies. Boston, Kluwer-Nijhoff. Dalton, T. (1996). Making Social Policy in Australia: An Introduction. St Leonards, Allen & Unwin. Emy, H. (1993). Remaking Australia: The State, the Market and Australia's Future. Sydney, Allen & Unwin. Mishra, R. (1999). Globalisation and the Welfare State. New York, York University. Wanna, G., Warhurst, J., and Weller, J. (eds). (1988). Public Policy in Australia. Sydney, Allen & Unwin. Muetzefeldt, M. (ed) (1992). Society, State and Politics in Australia. Sydney, Pluto Press. MacIntryre, S. (1985). Winners and Losers: The Pursuit of Social Justice in Australian History. Sydney, Allen & Unwin. Stewart, R.G., (1999). Public Policy: Strategy and Acountability. Melbourne,Macmillan. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Field of Education: | 90599 Human Welfare Studies and Services not elsewhere classified | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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