swp5spd soc polic dev countries
SOCIAL POLICY FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
SWP5SPD
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
The focus of this unit is social policy relating to older persons in the social development context. Subject material includes a review of the demographic profiles of selected countries with significantly ageing populations, and the policy frameworks developed to meet this phenomenon. Policies are compared and contrasted based on different cultures to identify core issues of need. These are then discussed against international benchmarks on ageing policies.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMargarita Frederico
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Offer is conditional on sufficient enrolments
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Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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| Readings | N/A | Recommended | Readings will be supplied in first class session | N/A |
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