Area: | Department of Social Work and Social Policy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A survey of the historical development, recent experiences and current issues of Australian social policy, at state and national level. An examination of federalism in the development of social policy. Exploration of the impact of cultural context on thedevelopment of social policies such as income support, health, labour market. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Knowledge of competing welfare discourses and how these have shaped the Australian welfare state. Knowledge of the ways Australia's colonial roots and federation have influenced the shaping of social policy, including health and income maintenance. The ability to identify how contemporary social trends influence Australian social policy. Developed a critical awareness of the ways in which dominant political and economic discourses impact on contemporary social policy. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major Essay (3 500 words) 40%, Seminar presentation 30%, Short Essay (2000 words) 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
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 Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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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