Ageing, Social Work & Social Policy

Subject 196-516 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours (Intensive)
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: n/a
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's courses. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Elizabeth Ozanne
Subject Overview: This course explores the impact of population ageing both nationally and internationally and reviews the nature of policy responses in the area of health care, income security, housing, employment, education and recreation structure from a variety of theoretical perspectives on individual and population ageing.
Assessment: A written assignment totalling 5000 words 100% (due at the end of semester).
Prescribed Texts: Reading pack will be available
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • demonstrate their capacity to research and think critically;
  • be able to research one particular policy area in depth and demonstrate facility with different theoretical frames in its analysis;
  • be able to present their ideas creatively in written and oral form.
Links to further information: http://www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:

The disciplines of Nursing and Social Work are now co-managed within the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences. At the time of publication Social Work subjects are under the administrative management of the School of Nursing.

Related Course(s): Master of Arts (Policy Studies)(Advanced Seminars & Shorter Thesis)
Master of Social Policy
Master of Social Work (Advanced Seminars and Shorter Thesis)

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