WS1001 - Introduction to Social Policy

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject introduces students to the study of the Australian welfare state - the history of its development its purposes, its principal characteristics and possible future directions. A major focus is on differing political and philosophical values and attitudes that influence the development of social policy. This includes an analysis of principles of social justice and of inequality in Australian society. A major question in the subject is to consider who benefits from the welfare state. Students will explore the way in which the welfare of individuals, groups and communities may be affected, positively or negatively by class, gender, ethnicity and geographical location. This subject may involve an additional on campus workshop for Indigenous students for study period one and study period eleven.

Learning Outcomes

• become familiar with some of the major issues and differing value positions that may be taken in relation to principles of social justice; the direction of general social welfare policy; the direction of specific areas of social policy provision;
• develop a broad understanding of the nature and extent of social welfare policy and provision in Australia;
• know about the origins and nature of the Australian welfare state;
• ability to articulate their own values and identify where they stand in relation to the issues discussed in the subject.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc117678.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Dr Joanne Baker
Contact hours:	26 hours
Assessment:	(60%); (40%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Dr Joanne Baker
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(60%); (40%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Face to face teaching (April w'shop)
Coord/Lect:	Dr Joanne Baker.
Contact hours:	16 hours - Compulsory 2 day workshop in Townsville 10 hours - 10 hours of study required per week.
Assessment:	(60%); (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.