GSC2310

Social policy: developing the links

(ART)

Will Crinall

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Gippsland, distance + Prerequisites: GSC1305, GSC1301

Synopsis: Overview of social policy in Australia. Normative aspects of social policy including social justice, freedom, equality and participation. Major institutional structures involved in social policy development in Australia with particular reference to the role of the state, the public service and political parties. Models of policy process and policy analysis applied to particular policy areas.

Assessment: Assignment one (2000 words): 40% + Assignment two (3500 words): 60%