WEL508 Social Policy Reading Subject (8)

This subject will involve in-depth reading and seminars in one of a variety of social welfare and policy areas. Fields in which supervision is currently available include: Rural Social Issues; Child Welfare; Mental Health; Gerentology, Disabilities; Women; Race and Ethnicity; and, Law and Policy.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Permission of Course Coordinator, MSocSc (Welfare and Social Policy).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be familiar with the literature in the chosen field of study;
  • Have developed a scholarly appreciation of specific topics and issues relating to that field;
  • Have developed higher level analytical and research skills.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

Varies, depending on chosen field

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of WEL508 in Session 1 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Annotated bibliography
45
2
Literature review
55

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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