Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to SCQF8 entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of the relationship between contemporary society and welfare services for children and young people.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain the relationship between social policy, politics and society.
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Explain the concept of "social construction of childhood".
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Provide an analysis of social exclusion as it affects children and young people and the responses of political, legal and social welfare in institutions.
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Identify the historical context of institutional care to the present day.
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Indicative Module Content
Social policy, politics and society. Social policy and the health service, personal social services and education. Social exclusion, analysis and responses. Social policy and disability. Children's Rights. Social construction and childhood. Public care - history and present context. Scottish social pedagogy.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Lectures
| 6 | Tutorials
| 4 |
Directed Study
| | ODL Materials
| 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.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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This module will be assessed by an essay.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Abrams, L., 1998. The Orphan Country. Edinburgh: John Donald publishers.
| | 2. | Ermisch, J.F. and Wright, E., (eds), 2005. Changing Scotland. Abingdon: The Policy Press.
| | 3. | Hill, M., 2003. Understanding Social Policy, 7th ed. Oxford: Blackwell.
| | 4. | Hothersall, S.J. and Bolger, J.(Eds) 2010. Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions. Surrey: Ashgate.
| | 5. | Tisdall, K., Davis, J., Hill, M. and Prout, A., 2006. Children, Young People and Social Inclusion. Abingdon: The Policy Press.
| | 6. | Giddens, A., 2006. Sociology, 5th ed. Malden: Polity Press.
| | 7. | Mooney,G. and Scott, G. (eds), 2005 Exploring Social Policy in the 'New' Scotland. Bristol:The Policy Press.
| | 8. | ODL Materials, RGU.
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