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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Contextual Studies | |||
| Reference | SS2061 | Version | 2 |
| Created | January 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | September 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of the relationship between contemporary society and welfare services across the life span. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the relationship between social policy, politics and society. |
| 2 | Explain the concept of social construction as it applies to individuals and groups. |
| 3 | Explain social exclusion as it affects individuals and the responses of political, legal and social welfare institutions. |
| 4 | Appraise the historical context of welfare provision. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Theoretical approaches to residential care. Traditions of relational models of practice. Social policy, law, politics and society. Personal social services, education, health and housing. History of residential care services. Disability and human rights across the life course. Social exclusion. Social construction. Social Justice. Inter-disciplinary practice. Values. Codes of practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures and tutorials. Introductory lectures are linked to course materials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 90 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 40 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 40 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | The learning outcomes will be assessed by an essay. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This Module is assessed by a single component written essay. To pass this module, students must obtain a minimum grade of D. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF8 entry requirements or equivalent |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HOTHERSALL, S.J. and BOLGER, J., eds. 2010. Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions. Surrey: Ashgate. |
| 2 | KENDRICK, A., 2008. Residential Child Care. Prospects and Challenges. London: Jessica Kingsley. |
| 3 | MOONEY, G., SWEENEY, T. and LAW, A., eds. 2006. Social Care, Health and Welfare in Contemporary Scotland. United Kingdom: Kynoch and Blaney. |
| 4 | PIERSON, J., 2009. Tackling Social Exclusion. London: Routledge. |
| 5 | YUILL, C., and GIBSON, A., eds. 2011. Sociology for Social Work: An Introduction. London: Sage. |