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.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Andrews

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

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-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/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.

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie 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