Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to SHE 4 Entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to understand social policy concepts which inform an analysis of contemporary social welfare and institutions. To enable the student to engage in a comparative evaluation of social policy within a range of countries.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Analyse contemporary social policies.
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Critically evaluate responses of political and welfare institutions to a range of issues including social inclusion.
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Provide a critical analysis of a policy in Scotland compared to that of one other country.
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Indicative Module Content
Social Policy, social divisions, social exclusion, health, personal social services, social security, employment, housing, policy contexts in Europe and US.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Lectures/Workshops/Tutorials
| 14 |
Directed Study
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| 100 |
Private Study
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| 36 |
Mode of Delivery
A combination of lectures/workshops, independent study using preferred materials and tutorial contact.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3
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Essay
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Alcock, Erskine and May (2003) Social Policy Balckwell.
| | 2. | Kleinman M (2002) A European Welfare State? Macmillan
| | 3. | Park, Curtice, Thomson, Jones, Bromley (2001) British Social Attitudes: The Eighteenth Report.
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