swp5spa soc pol anal
SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY
SWP5SPA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students critically reflect on their experience of policy in social work practice and build their capacity for policy analysis and advocacy. Students will appraise social policy theory, in particular, key social welfare ideologies and theories of justice, rights, needs and capabilities.Students will apply this policy knowledge to analyse and evaluate contemporary social policy. Students will demonstrate critical understanding of institutional and other diverse factors that shape social policies and the rational and political processes by which policy is developed and implemented. Students will develop the skills necessary to become beginning policy practitioners who can use experience and research to identify issues, interpret policy, 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) 2014 | 3rd EDN, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse and evaluate contemporary social policies against social work values.
- Activities:
- Presentation and Test 1
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Interpret current social policy historically within Australian approaches to social welfare.
- Activities:
- Presentation and Test 1
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Differentiate between rational and political policy process theories and models.
- Activities:
- Report and Test 2
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Appraise and apply different policy advocacy theories and strategies to a selected policy area.
- Activities:
- Report and Test 2
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Demonstrate high level verbal and written communication skills and group problem solving.
- Activities:
- Presentation and Report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarran Stonehouse
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.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading 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 3,500-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be submitted to pass subject. | 55 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Two 30-min online test (equiv. to 1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Both online tests must be attempted to pass the subject | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group presentation (equiv. to 500 words per group member). | Each member to share the group mark pending assessment of contribution. Each member is required to present and each group is required to evidence member contribution to final output. | 15 | 01, 02, 05 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading 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 3,500-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be submitted to pass subject. | 55 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Two 30-min online test (equiv. to 1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Both online tests must be attempted to pass the subject | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group presentation (equiv. to 500 words per group member). | Each member to share the group mark pending assessment of contribution. Each member is required to present and each group is required to evidence member contribution to final output. | 15 | 01, 02, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah MacLean
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading 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 3,500-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be submitted to pass subject. | 55 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Two 30-min online test (equiv. to 1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Both online tests must be attempted to pass the subject | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group presentation (equiv. to 500 words per group member). | Each member to share the group mark pending assessment of contribution. Each member is required to present and each group is required to evidence member contribution to final output. | 15 | 01, 02, 05 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading 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 3,500-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be submitted to pass subject. | 55 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Two 30-min online test (equiv. to 1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Both online tests must be attempted to pass the subject | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group presentation (equiv. to 500 words per group member). | Each member to share the group mark pending assessment of contribution. Each member is required to present and each group is required to evidence member contribution to final output. | 15 | 01, 02, 05 |