Leader: Olga Bursian

Offered

Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to the art and science of social policy-making and analysis within the Welfare State. It reviews the processes involved in formulating, implementing and evaluating social policy, and critically examines the impact of major policy decisions on the welfare of citizens.

Objectives

This unit enables students to:

1. understand the nature, scope and purpose of social policy;
2. understand the processes of formulating, implementing and evaluating social policy;
3. understand conventional theoretical frameworks for analyzing social policy;
4. examine the implications of a policy decision.

Assessment

Policy analysis (2500 words): 60%
Exam (2 hours): 40%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites

SCW1302

Prohibitions

SCW3310, GSC2310