Module Provider: |
School of Health and Social Care |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
SC
Richards |
Pre-requisites: |
HC1HS2
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Co-requisites: |
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
To provide a basic understanding of the organisation, production and consumption of welfare in the UK
To critically examine the provision and regulation of welfare
To look at the development of policy in three key areas: poverty and social exclusion; disability; old age. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
The student will be able to :
Describe the different systems of welfare operating in the UK and the roles of the central players involved
Demonstrate an understanding of key debates and issues in contemporary welfare provision
Discuss the development of policy in the areas of poverty and social exclusion; disability and old age.
Demonstrate an understanding of ways in which policy may impact on practice. |
Additional outcomes:
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Outline content:
Social policy and the political process
Production, organisation and consumption of welfare
Welfare providers: the family and informal care
Welfare providers: statutory agencies and the independent sector
Professions and bureaucracies in welfare - care; rationing and surveillance
Managerialism - commodification and regulation of welfare
User perspectives
Poverty and social exclusion
Social policy and disability
Social policy and old age |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Sessions will be a mixture of formal input with large and small group discussions. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
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20 |
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20 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 |
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Assessment:
Course work:
Assignment exploring a policy issue and its implications for practice (2,000 words)
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Examinations:
None
Requirements for pass:
A mark of 40 %
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-assessment by 1st September. |
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