Comparative Social Policy (SOCI90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus
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Overview
| Availability | November - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 28 August 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject, which is taught at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jogjakarta, Indonesia for one week during the Summer Term (November-February).
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 https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10429 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: 28 August 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A policy brief
| Due in December (before the Christmas break) | 30% |
A research essay
| Due during Janurary | 70% |
| Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 28 August 2024
Dates & times
- November - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Irma Reci Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Subject Taught wholly Online Online Seminar 1pm - 4pm Monday 23 November – Friday 4 December, 2020 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 November 2020 to 4 December 2020 Last self-enrol date 31 December 2019 Census date 11 December 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 January 2021 Assessment period ends 31 January 2021 November contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours in total
Additional delivery details
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject, which is taught at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jogjakarta, Indonesia for one week during the Summer Term (November-February).
This subject is normally taught in Indonesia as a University of Melbourne Overseas Subject with our partner institution the University of Gadjah Mada. In 2020, due to international travel restrictions, the subject will still be taught but online (or in a blended learning format) in accordance with University policies. The subject will still involve Masters’ students and staff from our partner university in Indonesia and will use teaching mediums that connect Melbourne students with our partners and with experts in the field. This provides an exciting opportunity for students from each University to learn with and from each other to gain deeper knowledge on tackling inequalities and understanding real-world development challenges and responses through social policy in lower-middle income countries. Enrolment is by competitive application - please see the links below or contact the Faculty of Arts (arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au)
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 https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10429 for further information.
Last updated: 28 August 2024
Further information
- Texts
- 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. This subject is normally taught in Indonesia as a University of Melbourne Overseas Subject with our partner institution the University of Gadjah Mada. In 2020, due to international travel restrictions, the subject will still be taught but online (or in a blended learning format) in accordance with University policies. The subject will still involve Masters' students and staff from our partner university in Indonesia and will use teaching mediums that connect Melbourne students with our partners and with experts in the field. This provides an exciting opportunity for students from each University to learn with and from each other to gain deeper knowledge on tackling inequalities and understanding real-world development challenges and responses through social policy in lower-middle income countries. Enrolment is by competitive application - please see the links below or contact the Faculty of Arts (arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Sociology Specialisation (formal) Public Policy and Management Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Sociology Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Public Policy and Management Specialisation (formal) Sociology - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 28 August 2024