SPE401 Social Work and Social Policy Practice (8)

This subject requires students to analytically discuss important stages in policy making processes and the roles organisations and institutions play in them. Drawing on relevant knowledge and skills, it has a particular focus on the process of formulating policy issues, placing them on the agenda of policy makers and analysing contemporary policies. Further, it helps students to critically reflect on changes and challenges in the field of social policy.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPE401. 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

This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Integrated Honours.
This subject is not available to students who have completed SPE502 as it is a paired subject.

Subject Relationships

SPE502 Paired Subject

Incompatible Subjects

SPE502

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically discuss policy making processes and the roles organisations and institutions play in them;
  • be able to apply knowledge and skills to formulate issues and place them on the agenda of policy makers;
  • be able to critically discuss knowledge and skills of policy analysis and analyse policies; and
  • be able to analytically explain changes and challenges in the field of social policy.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The policy making process
  • Identifying issues and setting the agenda
  • Policy practice knowledge and skills
  • Policy analysis as practice
  • Policy case studies
  • Future changes and challenges in policy-related practice

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SPE401 in Session 1 2020. 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
Identifying issues and setting the agenda
50
2
Analysis of a relevant policy
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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