3681 (v.7) Social Policy 303

Area:

Department of Social Work and Social Policy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.5

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1635 (v.9) SW 121 - Introduction to Welfare or any previous version

Syllabus:

Moral, political and social theory for social policy. Exploration of concepts such as equality, justice, freedom and responsibility and human needs.The state in a democratic society, the individual and the state. Social science and social policy, the policy analysis. Impact of social policy. The welfare state and social policy.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A knowledge of philosophical approaches to the analysis of concepts such as justice, equality, equity, human nature, needs and rights. A knowledge of ways in which the relationship between the individual, state and society has been conceptualized. An understanding of the processes by which social policies are developed and implemented within the modern capitalist state. An understanding of the basic principles of economic analysis and the contribution of economic analysis to the policy process.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Singer, P. (1994), Ethics. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Popkin, R. and Stroll, A. (1986), Philosophy Made Simple. London, Heinemann. Singer, P. (1993), Practical Ethics. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Singapore, P. (1986), Applied Ethics. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Singer, P. (1993), How are we to live? Ethics in an Age of Self-Interest. Melbourne, Text Publishing. Singer, P. (1991), A Companion to Ethics. Oxford, Blackwell.

Unit Texts:

Hill, M., (1997), The Policy Process in the Modern State, Prentice Hall. Palmer, D., (1996), Does the Center Hold, California, Mayfield.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Major Essay 55%, Three Short Papers (15% each) 45%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y