WS5005 - Social Policy Analysis

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Social Work & Community Welfare

This subject provides a series of frameworks and analytical tools for understanding the social policy-making process, including formulation, implementation and evaluation. Case studies and cross-national comparisons are used to develop a critical understanding of differing responses to social policy issues and problems.

Learning Outcomes

• develop a critical understanding of the social policy-making process;
• develop an appreciation of the link between policy processes and the organisational and practice context;
• develop critical skills in understanding and interpreting policy formulation, implementation and evaluation processes.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:

4 subjects from WS5001 WS5002 WS5003 WS5004 WS5010 WS5011

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	Dr Debra Miles
Lecturer:	Ms Amanda Nickson.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments (50%); reflective journal (50%).

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.