DEMO8085 Case Studies in Social Policy

Offered By	Australian Demographic & Social Research Institute
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Demography
Offered in	DEMO8085 will not be offered in 2011
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	The course begins with a discussion of social policy principles that can be used to assess social policies. The policy-making process is also addressed. Experts then give lectures on case studies in social policy with which they are familiar. In each case, the lecturer considers the history of the implementation of the policy, its rationale, the politics involved, an evaluation against social policy principles, and the current standing of the policy. The cases to be addressed are given below in the course schedule. Students will be assigned to provide comments on the cases provided by the lecturers.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the course, the student should be able to: Analyse and evaluate social policy on a case by case basis against standard social policy principles. Translate the knowledge gained into new social policy contexts. Discuss particular social policies in a critical context.
Indicative Assessment	Assigned discussion in class (10%), Class participation (10%), essay of 5,000 words (80%).
Workload	Two ninety minute sessions on campus per week. Readings are provided for each lecture. Students are expected to read these before class and be prepared to ask questions of the lecturer. Students will also be assigned in groups to provide comment and lead discussion on one social policy area.
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest	Policy Studies, Population Studies, and Social Research
Consent Required	Students not enrolled in the Master of Social Research or the Graduate Certificate in Social Research require permission of the Masters Coordinator, Dr Robert Ackland, to enrol in this course. Please email him on adsri.study@anu.edu.au
Programs	Graduate Certificate in Social Research, Graduate Certificate in Social Research, Master of Social Research, and Master of Social Research
Academic Contact	Prof Peter McDonald

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