SPSW3351

Social Policy and Social Justice

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Ourimbah	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2008

This course will examine key concepts and theories in the field of social policy. These perspectives will be assessed against a backdrop of social justice, social inequality, and the spectre of economic liberalism. The course will also consider the effects of diminishing state responsibility in the area of social welfare and community services.

Objectives

1. To introduce students to the issues involved in social justice, obligation and welfare.
2. To develop skills of argument analysis and critique through enhanced capabilities in oral and written forms of communication.
3. To develop tools of research inquiry and evaluation and the capacity to present conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Content

1. Introduce issues in social justice
2. Extent and nature of obligation
3. Current debates on responsibility in welfare

Replacing Course(s)

Replacing HUMA3351 Justice, Obligation & Welfare

Transition

Students who have completed HUMA3351 are not eligible to enrol in this course.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

20 units at 1000 level

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Seminar

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Minor essay due mid semester, 1500 words, 20%
Examination: Formal	50%
Group/tutorial participation and contribution	Seminar participation and contribution, 10% Seminar participation and attendance is based upon evidence of completion of assigned reading tasks, informed discussion on weekly topics, ability to present opinions relevant to critical analysis of the reading set for each week.
Other: (please specify)	Seminar presentation of 500 words, 20%

Contact Hours

Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables