Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to compare and contrast British policy responses to a range of social issues and problems with policy developments in a range of other countries.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Identify and discuss alternative welfare state regimes.
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Apply relevant Comparative Social Policy Approaches.
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Critically examine alternative policy approaches to a range of contemporary social issues and problems.
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Indicative Module Content
Alternative welfare regimes (Esping-Anderson). Alternative policy responses to poverty. Alternative models of social security provision. Citizenship as a response to social exclusion. The principle of solidarity. European responses to asylum and immigration. Gender and Comparative Social Policy. Comparative policy responses to sexuality.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures/Large group work
| 24 | Seminars
| 12 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 54 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 60 |
| Mode of Delivery
This course is based on lectures, large group work and seminar discussion. Students are also required to undertake careful and critical reading of relevant material.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2
| | Coursework | 3
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One Essay assesses Learning Outcome 3.
One Essay assesses Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | COCHRANE, A. AND CLARKE, J. AND EIEWIRTZ, S., 2001. Comparing Welfare States, 2nd ed. London: Sage.
| | 2. | GINSBERG, M., 1992. Divisions of Welfare: A critical introduction to comparative Social Policy. London: Sage.
| | 3. | FRIEDMANN, R. (et al), 1987. Modern Welfare States: A comparative view of trends and prospects. Brighton: J Spiers.
| | 4. | ROOM, G., 1991. Towards a European Welfare State? Bristol: SAUS.
| | 5. | HILL, M., 1995. Social Policy: A Comparative Analysis. London: Prentice Hall.
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