SCW1302

Governing Inequality: Foundations of Social Welfare Provision (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Understand the historical and political context of the Welfare State and its relationship to the rise of social and community welfare as a professional field. 2. Discern the role of government policy in the implementation of social and community welfare services and programs. 3. Comprehend and engage with key debates and critiques of the social and community welfare system. 4. Demonstrate the development of skills in independent and self-directed learning.

Assessment: Introductory assignment (500 words): 10% + Historical analysis (2000 words): 45% + Exam (2 hours): 45%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hours tutorial) per week