SCLG6910 - Social Policy International Perspectives

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Gyu-Jin Hwang
Phone: +61 2 9036 5015
Email: gyu-jin.hwang@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit explores various ways in which social policy develops and is understood in an international context. First, it explores the reasons for welfare and examines whether globalisation has undermined or provided unforseen opportunities for welfare state development. The second part is designed to be more explicitly concerned with the specific social policy development in different countries, followed by exploring the role of transnational actors. The unit concludes by discussing the new ideas in shaping the future of social policy.

Assessments

1000wd class facilitation (10%), 1x2000wd essay (40%), 1x3000wd research paper (50%)

Classes

1x2hr seminar/week

Prohibitions

SCWK6909

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