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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Social Work Practice, Sociology and Social Policy | |||
| Reference | SS4075 | Version | 2 |
| Created | September 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | September 2009 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing from sociology and social policy, the module introduces and develops the conceptual frameworks and applied knowledge necessary for a critical understanding of the social, political and institutional contexts of contemporary social work practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise the social processes and structures that impact upon the lived experience and opportunities of individuals and groups in relation to social work practice |
| 2 | Critically analyse social policy in relation to contemporary social issues and apply to social work practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Parental responsibilities and rights. Children's Hearing System. Sociological perspectives. Identity, practice and everyday life. Class, race and gender inequality. Social institutions and power. Key concepts in social policy. Models of welfare provision. Ideological underpinning of social policy. Relationship between social policy and social work practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in taught mode, by lectures, interactive seminars, case studies and directed study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 64 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 86 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| 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: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2 |
| Description: | Social Policy - the coursework will take the form of an essay linked to a common case study. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Sociology - the coursework will take the form of an essay linked to a common case study. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Grade D or above must be achieved in all components to achieve a module pass. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA/AB |
| B | BB/BC/AC/AD |
| C | CC/CD/BD |
| D | DD |
| E | EE/EF/AE/BE/CE/DE |
| F | FF/FE/FA/FB/FC/FD |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Giddens, A., & Sutton, P., 2017. Sociology, 8th ed. Cambridge: Polity Press |
| 2 | Hothersall, S.J., & Bolger, J.L., eds, 2010. Social Policy for Social Work and the Caring Professions: Scottish Perspectives. Kent. Ashgate Publishing |
| 3 | Mooney, G., & Scott, G., eds, 2012. Social Justice and Social Policy in Scotland. Bristol: Policy Press |
| 4 | Yuill, C., & Gibson, A., eds, 2011. Sociology for Social Work: An Introduction. London: Sage |
| 5 | Hughes, J. et al. 2003. Understanding Classical Sociology. 2nd ed. London: Sage |
| 6 | Cunningham, S., & Cunningham, J, 2016. Social Policy and Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice Series), 2nd ed. Learning Matters: London |