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Social Policy and Development (POLS90056)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Off Campus
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- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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November
Overview
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This subject investigates the linkage between social policy and development (including economic development) within developing countries. It focuses on the roles played by states, markets and communities in the Asia-Pacific region in responding to key social policy issues such as poverty and welfare, unemployment, old age, health, disability, and the socio-economic position of women. The subject examines how different developing countries attempt to instigate social policy-related change via rational policy formation and implementation, public sector and community leadership, economic-driven change (such as micro-finance schemes), and working with international investment from firms, aid donors and NGOs. Elements of the subject will be presented in conjunction with the Universitas Indonesia and Gadjah Mada Universitas, and the November offering will be delivered on location at Gadjah Mada Universitas, Jogjakarta, Indonesia. In the November offering, teaching will focus more specifically on social policy examples from Indonesia.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- have an understanding of the different ways in which social policy issues are described and addressed in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region;
- have developed comparative policy analysis and research skills; and
- initiate networks with social policy professional and community actors in the Asia Pacific region.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should:
- be able to apply research skills and critical methods to a field of inquiry;
- be able to develop persuasive arguments on a given topic; and
- be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
An application process applies for the November offering of this subject which is taught as an overseas intensive in conjunction with the Universitas Indonesia and Gadjah Mada Universitas.
Students who wish to apply to enrol in the November offering of 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
Recommended background knowledge
Politics and International Studies or Sociology or Development Studies at Undergraduate level.
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
MARCH:
- A 1500 word briefing paper (30%) due two weeks after the intensive teaching period.
- A 3500 word research report (70%) due during the examination period.
- Hurdle Requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory on all days.
NOVEMBER:
- A 1500 word briefing paper (30%) due early December.
- A 3500 word research report (70%) due in January.
- Hurdle Requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory on all days. Regular participation in class is required.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- March - On Campus
Principal coordinator Thomas Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: The March offering of this subject will be delivered as an intensive over three days Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 16 March 2018 to 18 March 2018 Last self-enrol date 16 March 2018 Census date 13 April 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 June 2018 Assessment period ends 22 July 2018 - November - Off Campus
Coordinator Rachael Diprose Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 24 hours: The November offering of this subject will be offered as an overseas intensive comprised of seminars, smaller group workshops, and excursions, delivered over the period of one week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 November 2018 to 9 November 2018 Last self-enrol date 6 November 2018 Census date 30 November 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 January 2019 Assessment period ends 25 January 2019 November contact information
Additional delivery details
Please Note: An application process applies for the November offering of this subject which is taught as an overseas intensive.
Students who wish to apply to enrol in the November offering of 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.
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.
- Subject notes
Students enrolled in the November study period of this subject will not be eligible to graduate in the same year of enrolment.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
An application process applies for the November offering of this subject which is taught as an overseas intensive in conjunction with the Universitas Indonesia and Gadjah Mada Universitas.. Students who wish to apply to enrol in the November offering of 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.
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- 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