Unit of Study: SCWK6949 - Global Social Policy
There is a well-established scholarship and governmental interest in both the impact of globalisation on social policy and the emergence of what is increasingly termed 'global social policy' which is a direct response to global social problems. It is a field that is growing in the areas of social policy and social work research and practice and can be clearly linked to increased employment opportunities for social workers and social policy graduates in the international/global arena. A key perspective of this unit of study is from non-government organisations' partcipation in the development of a global civil society and their contribution to global social policy. It also examines the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and how NGOs have contributed to both the ambitions of the goals as well as the outcomes for different countries. This unit provides opportunities for students to deepen their understanding and knowledge of core global concerns such as poverty, health, education, environment, NGO corporate engagement and gender equality and make links to the vital role of NGOs in these areas.
Unit coordinator: Dr Ruth Phillips
Classes: 13 wks x 2 hrs
Assessment: tutorial presentation and paper (40%); global social policy research exercise (60%)
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This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
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Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
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Master of Administrative Law and Policy
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Master of Human Rights
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Master of Policy Studies
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