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Comparative Social Policy (SOCI90003)
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
September
Overview
Availability | September - Online |
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This subject 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.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject 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
Admission into the 706AA Master of Social Policy
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A literature review
| During the teaching period | 30% |
A research essay
| During the examination period | 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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- September - Online
Principal coordinator Irma Mooi-Reci Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A 4-hour seminar per week in weeks 7 - 12 of Semester 2. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 6 September 2021 to 22 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 15 September 2021 Census date 1 October 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 29 October 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 September 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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Sociology Specialisation (formal) Public Policy and Management Specialisation (formal) Sociology Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Sociology Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022