swp5spa soc pol anal
SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY
SWP5SPA
2017
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 must have passed all subjects from (SWP5PPA, SWP5RIA). Students enrolled in course HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM (MSW), HMHSK, HMHSKB, HMSHSKW, HMHSKM must have passed all subjects from (SWP5PPB).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse and evaluate contemporary social policies against social work values.
- Activities:
- Presentation and Test 1
02. Interpret current social policy historically within Australian approaches to social welfare.
- Activities:
- Presentation and Test 1
03. Differentiate between rational and political policy process theories and models.
- Activities:
- Report and Test 2
04. Appraise and apply different policy advocacy theories and strategies to a selected policy area.
- Activities:
- Report and Test 2
05. Demonstrate high level verbal and written communication skills and group problem solving.
- Activities:
- Presentation and Report
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, 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.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend 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 2,800-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be submitted to pass subject. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Two online tests (equiv. to 1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Both online tests must be attempted to pass the subject | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual presentation (5 minutes) as part of overall group presentation (500 words per member). | Each member will be assessed individually on their presentation. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Group presentation (equivalent to 400 words per group member) | Group presentation provides an introduction and conclusion to individual presentations. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week 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 2,800-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be submitted to pass subject. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Two online tests (equiv. to 1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Both online tests must be attempted to pass the subject | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual presentation (5 minutes) as part of overall group presentation (500 words per member). | Each member will be assessed individually on their presentation. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Group presentation (equivalent to 400 words per group member) | Group presentation provides an introduction and conclusion to individual presentations. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah MacLean
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week 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 2,800-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be submitted to pass subject. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Two online tests (equiv. to 1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Both online tests must be attempted to pass the subject | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual presentation (5 minutes) as part of overall group presentation (500 words per member). | Each member will be assessed individually on their presentation. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Group presentation (equivalent to 400 words per group member) | Group presentation provides an introduction and conclusion to individual presentations. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week 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 2,800-word essay. | Hurdle requirement: must be submitted to pass subject. | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Two online tests (equiv. to 1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: Both online tests must be attempted to pass the subject | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual presentation (5 minutes) as part of overall group presentation (500 words per member). | Each member will be assessed individually on their presentation. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Group presentation (equivalent to 400 words per group member) | Group presentation provides an introduction and conclusion to individual presentations. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |