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UO Australian Social Policy
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
POLI 2029
Course Level
Undergraduate
Study Method
100% online
Course ID
163246
Unit Value
4.5
UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes
Duration
10 weeks
Fees
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This course has not been
timetabled for 2023.
Course aim
To examine the historical development of Australian social policies and develop an understanding of their theoretical and ideological underpinnings.
Course content
Students will develop further knowledge of the themes in the historical development of Australian social policy as well an understanding of significant social policies and the policy making process. Students will demonstrate the skill of applying a theoretical framework of policy analysis to (some of) employment, income, security, housing, health, family, social inclusion and social care policies in relation to Australians.
Textbooks
Carson, E & Kerr, L 2020, Australian Social Policy and the Human Services, 3rd edn, Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne, VIC
Prerequisites
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
POLI 1019 | UO Politics and Citizenship in Australia |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching Method
Component | Duration | ||
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EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY | |||
Online | 10 weeks x N/A |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Assessment plan, Critical analysis, Major essay
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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