SWK3260

Social policy and social justice I (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Philip Mendes (Social Policy) and Dr Rosemary Sheehan (Law)

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (Flexible)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (Flexible)

Synopsis:

Objectives: After studying this unit, students will be able to understand the meaning and nature of social policy and be able to describe bow it can be understood from different theoretical and practical points of view; be able to describe and evaluate trends in various social policy fields in the light both of history and of contemporary community needs; be bale to apply various analytical frameworks to social policy debates, be able to describe the key social policy trends and philosophies of the major political parties, with attention given to media coverage of these; understand and describe the law translating key social policies into practice; and understand and be able to evaluate the impact of the law on key aspects social work practice.

Assessment: One written analysis of media coverage of political issues (500 words) 15% + one essay (2500 words) 50% + one essay (1500 words) 35%.

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week

Prerequisites: Social work units are available only within the context of the Bachelor of Social Work degree, or with permission.