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Social Inclusion Policy and Practice (SOTH90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
May
Overview
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Do we live in a Big Society; a social investment state; a socially inclusive society or a global economy? How can we make sense of policy and programs in the context of seemingly ever-changing paradigms and politics? What is the role of social policy in the face of enduring inequalities and new social risks?
Drawing on sociological and social policy frameworks and practice knowledge, this subject addresses key challenges associated with the translation of policy into practice in local and international contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should have:
- an understanding of the conceptual tools needed to critically assess and engage with current and emerging policy frameworks and challenges;
- the ability to formulate policies that recognise complexity, uncertainty and risk;
- an understanding of the impact of social policies and programs on socially excluded and marginalised groups;
- knowledge of contemporary social policy research and program evaluation, including consideration of ethical issues in applied settings;
- the development of networks with social policy makers, advocates and practitioners.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students will be expected to be able to demonstrate the following generic skills:
- Capacity for critical thinking and analysis
- Capacity to apply analytical frameworks in a professional practice context
- Research skills, based in an understanding of the importance of social, ethical and cultural contexts
- Written and oral skills in the presentation of complex ideas in practical ways
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
- One oral presentation, equivalent of 1000 words (20%), on a policy issue relevant to their work area or area of interest, for presentation during the intensive teaching period.
- One 4000 word essay (80%) due 4 weeks after the intensive teaching period.
- 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
- May
Principal coordinator Shelley Mallett Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 32 contact hours: This subject will be delivered intensively from 9:00am - 5:00pm, with seminars over four days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 May 2017 to 14 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 8 May 2017 Census date 19 May 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 June 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 May contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) Course Master of Public Administration Informal specialisation EMA 200 point program - full time over 2 years Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Major EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation EMA 200 point program - full time over 1.5 years - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022