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Comparative Social Policy (SOCI90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus
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- Assessment
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November
Overview
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This subject, which is taught in Indonesia, uses a comparative approach to analyse key areas of contemporary social policy, with a focus on the reform strategies that emerged over the 1990s. The subject examines the different social policy responses that have characterised these strategies, and considers ways of evaluating policy models in key areas. It engages with social policy in Australia, Europe and North America, emerging social policy in Asia, as well as with the increasing role of international organizations. The subject focuses on key policy areas, drawn from family policy, health policy, employment policy, ageing and urban policies. Elements of the subject will be presented in conjunction with Gadjah Mada Universitas in Indonesia.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subjects student should:
- be able to develop comparative analysis of continuity and change in social policy;
- have a knowledge of comparative studies of contemporary welfare regimes;
- be able to critically assess the role of international organisations in social policy.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should:
- be able demonstrate critical thinking and analytic skills, through research and written communication;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically, both orally and in writing;
- be able to display awareness and understanding of the social, ethical and cultural contexts of research and of our place as researchers.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject.
Students who wish to apply to enrol in this subject should contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au in the semester prior. Please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A research essay of 1500 words (30%) due 3 weeks after teaching concludes.
- A research essay of 3500 words (70%) due 8 weeks after teaching concludes.
- Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- November - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Irma Mooi-Reci Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 25 hours, comprising seminars, smaller group workshops, and excursions, delivered as an overseas intensive subject over the period of one week (Off Campus) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 7 November 2017 to 14 November 2017 Last self-enrol date 8 November 2017 Census date 24 November 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 December 2017 Assessment period ends 15 January 2018 November contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours in total
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject, which is presented in conjunction with Gadjah Mada Universitas in Indonesia. Students who wish to apply to enrol in this subject should contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au in the semester prior. Please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Sociology Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Public Policy and Management Specialisation (formal) Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma of Arts (Advanced) - Sociology Specialisation (formal) Sociology Specialisation (formal) Sociology Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Sociology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022