swp5spa soc pol anal
SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY
SWP5SPA
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students build further on their understanding of the nature of social policy and the impact of the policy context on social work practice. The subject aims to develop students' knowledge of the key concepts used to understand the nature of social policies and theoretical frameworks for policy analysis. It also aims to develop skills in the application of policy analysis frameworks so that underpinning values and principles can be identified and policy evaluated against core social work values. It will explore the institutional and other diverse factors that shape social policies and the processes by which policy is developed and implemented. Students will develop the skills necessary to become beginning policy practitioners who can interpret policy, use research, practice knowledge and experience to identify issues and contribute to processes of policy development and change.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW) HZHSK, HZHSKB, HZHSKW, HZHSKM (BHS&MSW Hons) must have passed all subjects from (SWP5PPA, SWP5RIA). Students enrolled in course HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM (MSW), HMHSK, HMHSKB, HMSHSKW, HMHSKM (MSW Hons) must have passed all subjects from (SWP5PPB).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Social policy in Australia, | Recommended | McClelland, A and Smyth, P (eds) 2010 | 2ND EDN, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and analyse how social policy shapes social work practice in diverse practice contexts.
- Activities:
- A policy analysis exercise.
02. Apply a social policy analysis framework to the analysis of a particular policy.
- Activities:
- A policy analysis exercise.
03. Outline the alternative ways in which contemporary social policy deals with similar problems under different welfare state regimes.
- Activities:
- A policy analysis exercise.
04. Describe the institutions and precoesses of policy-making drawing on the rational policy cycle model.
- Activities:
- Preparation of Cabinet briefing paper.
05. Identify and develop strategies that contribut to the processes of policy development and change.
- Activities:
- Preparation of Cabinet briefing paper.
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGuinever Threlkeld
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be completed to pass subject. | 45 | 02, 03, 05 |
| One 30-min online test (equiv. to 500 words) and one 45-min online test (equiv. to 750 words). | Both online tests must be completed. The 45-min online test is a hurdle requirement and must be passed to achieve a pass grade in this subject. | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
| One group presentation (equiv. to 750 words per group member). | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be completed to pass subject. | 45 | 02, 03, 05 |
| One 30-min online test (equiv. to 500 words) and one 45-min online test (equiv. to 750 words). | Both online tests must be completed. The 45-min online test is a hurdle requirement and must be passed to achieve a pass grade in this subject. | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
| One group presentation (equiv. to 750 words per group member). | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be completed to pass subject. | 45 | 02, 03, 05 |
| One 30-min online test (equiv. to 500 words) and one 45-min online test (equiv. to 750 words). | Both online tests must be completed. The 45-min online test is a hurdle requirement and must be passed to achieve a pass grade in this subject. | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
| One group presentation (equiv. to 750 words per group member). | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be completed to pass subject. | 45 | 02, 03, 05 |
| One 30-min online test (equiv. to 500 words) and one 45-min online test (equiv. to 750 words). | Both online tests must be completed. The 45-min online test is a hurdle requirement and must be passed to achieve a pass grade in this subject. | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
| One group presentation (equiv. to 750 words per group member). | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |