soc3ssp social sciences in practice
SOCIAL SCIENCES IN PRACTICE
SOC3SSP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will focus on the various ways the social sciences are used in policy development and implementation across a range of government and non-government work places. Guest speakers from a range of workplaces will share their experiences with students. Teaching will be in a 3 hour workshop format which will include lectures, discussion, short activities and team work. Assessment will be organised around the 2 stage preparation of a research report in a selected policy area.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites POL1AUP and SOC1SAC; ANT1CAG or LST1LLC at first year level; SOC2ISS. This is a 3rd year core subject for the Bachelor of Social Sciences. Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Sciences degree.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This is a 3rd year core subject for the Bachelor of Social Sciences. Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Sciences degree.
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Andrews
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,800-word policy report | 45 | |
| One group based oral presentation (equivalent to 400 words) | 10 | |
| one 1,800-word research based assignment | 45 |