Module Title
Sociology And Social Policy
Keywords
Sociology, Social Exclusion, Social Policy, Social Justice, Social Problems, Political Institutions |
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Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to SD2 entry requirements
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to understand key sociological and social policy concepts which inform analysis of contemporary social welfare and institutions.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Apply sociological perspectives to the concept of socialisation, health, family, ethnicity, class, gender, poverty, social institutions and social problems.
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Apply relevant social policy analysis and response to a range of contemporary social issues and problems.
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Explain the relationship between social policy, politics and society.
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Provide an analysis of social exclusion and responses of political and social welfare institutions.
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Understand the significance of sociological and social policy concepts on social work practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Sociological theory and concepts. Forming and implementing social policy: government, politics, groups and organisations. Sociology of the family. Social policy and the health service, personal social services, social security, employment and housing. Social policy and disability: models, policies and legislation. Social divisions, deviance and social exclusion: underclass theories. Demographic change and older people.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 4 | Tutorials
| 6 |
Directed Study
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| 120 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 20 |
Mode of Delivery
This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures and tutorials. Introductory lectures are linked to course materials. Directed and private study is supported by tutorials.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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Coursework consists of an Essay.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Contemporary Society Modules: Social Policy and Sociology, RGU 1999.
| | 2. | Hill, M (1997) Understanding Social Policy 5th Ed, Blackwell.
| | 3. | Giddons, A (1997) Sociology 3rd Ed, Polity Press.
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