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): | 3681 (v.7) Social Policy 303 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Reviews key terms. Explores the interconnectedness between international policy influences and national policy priorities. Examines policy debate, stakeholders roles and the scope of frontline workers to influence policy debate. Explores policy discourses relevant to a particular social issue. Incorporates experiential learning focused on a specific topic. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Articulated the characteristics of contemporary social policy debates, particularly welfare reform agendas in Australia and overseas. Identified and discussed the role of stakeholders within the policy processes. Defined and effectively utilised key policy terms in policy discussions. Differentiated between and critically discussed different policy discourses. |
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: | Dalton, T. et al. (1996), Making social policy in Australia. St. Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Jamrozik, A.W. (2001), Social policy in the post welfare state. Melbourne, Longman. Saunders, P. ed. (2000), Reforming the Australian welfare state. Melbourne,AIFS. |
Unit Texts: | Jamrozik, A.W. (2001), Social policy in the post welfare state. Melbourne, Longman. Saunders, P. ed. (2000), Reforming the Australian welfare state. Melbourne, AIFS. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous written assessment comprising - 2 major papers totalling 70-80% of the total marks for the unit , plus an in class test during the semester for 20-30%. This is grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90501 Social Work | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | 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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