Area: |
Department of Social Work and Social Policy |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
2.0 |
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** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** |
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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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** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** |
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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 |
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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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