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Social Policy and Development (DEVT90076)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
November
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online November - Online |
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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.
The November Availability of this subject is normally taught as a University of Melbourne Overseas Subject in Indonesia with our partner institution the University of Gadjah Mada. In 2021, due to international travel restrictions, the subject will taught online (or in a blended learning format) in accordance University policies. The subject will still involve Masters students from Melbourne as well as Masters students and staff from our partner university in Indonesia. The subject will use teaching mediums that connect Melbourne students with our partners in Indonesia 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. Please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information and to apply.
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 https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/overseas-experience/graduate-subjects/social-policy-and-development-pols90056 for further information.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
POLS90056 Social Policy and Development
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
November
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A policy brief
| Due in November (2.5 weeks after teaching finishes) | 40% |
A research essay
| Due in December (before the Christmas break) | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject conducted overseas, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory on all days. Regular participation in class is required unless there are exceptional circumstances (i.e. illness) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A briefing paper
| Week 6 | 30% |
A research report
| During the examination period | 70% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Tamas Wells Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks of semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- November - Online
Principal coordinator Rachael Diprose Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 10 x 3.5 hour daily sessions (inclusive of breaks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 November 2021 to 19 November 2021 Last self-enrol date 1 January 2021 Census date 26 November 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 December 2021 Assessment period ends 21 January 2022 November contact information
Additional delivery details
Please Note:
This subject is normally taught as a University of Melbourne Overseas Subject in Indonesia with our partner institution the University of Gadjah Mada. In 2021, due to international travel restrictions, the subject will taught online (or in a blended learning format) in accordance University policies. The subject will still involve Masters students from Melbourne as well as Masters students and staff from our partner university in Indonesia. The subject will use teaching mediums that connect Melbourne students with our partners in Indonesia 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. Please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information and to apply.
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 University of Gadjah Mada. 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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) - 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022