Modiwl HPS-1001:
Social Policy and the State

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan School of History, Law and Social Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Dr Hefin Gwilym

Amcanion cyffredinol

Social Policy and Society is the School's flagship introductory module to Social Policy and is accessible to both Social Policy students and students in other disciplines within the School. The purpose of the module is to provide students with a broad introduction to the history and theoretical perspectives of Social Policy. How we address poverty and inequality. What about global poverty and living below 2 dollars a day? How can a satisfactory provision of health services, social care and income security to secured for citizens? What are the choices and restraints facing policy makers, service providers and individuals? It will enable students to identify and analyse problems which we face in our daily lives using perspectives offered by Social Policy and other social sciences. It will explore: 1. The political, financial and organisational contexts in which social policies are delivered, received and experienced. 2. The effects of demographic changes on social policies and provision, such as an ageing society and migration. 3. The State's role in welfare and the role of privatisation and the voluntary sector in welfare provision. 4. The nature and causes of inequalities in income, health outcomes and life chances in the UK and globally. 5. The ways in which social, economic and technological changes are affecting the nature of modern welfare strategies. 6. How devolution has changed the nature of social policies and provision in the UK.

Cynnwys cwrs

This module will provide an exploration of the ways and means by which welfare is delivered. It will examine personal, social, economic and political aspects of welfare, and consider some of the moral and philosophical issues raised. The course also traces the development and use of concepts such as social need, health care need, welfare, social justice and equality, citizenship and social exclusion amongst others within the framework of the policy process. Students will consider a series of substantive issues, e.g. the care of older people, child protection, services for people with mental health problems, etc. Students will become familiar with a variety of theoretical perspectives used by the social sciences. They will examine the main institutions of health and welfare, and consider some of the main dilemmas of our age, e.g. how to balance individual and collective responsibilities; and how to balance the needs of carers, and those receiving care. To what extent should the state be involved in the provision of welfare - residually or universally? To what extent does the state amplify or produce social inequalities?

Meini Prawf

trothwy

Threshold Student's work will display an adequate understanding of the political theories and concepts, use simple comparisons to help explain the contemporary political questions and show basic competence in writing, referencing and discussing on the political issues.

ardderchog

Excellent Student’s work will display the critical thinking and ability to make an academic argument with the use of relevant political theories and use of the empirical evidence. It will show the sophisticated competence in knowledge, writing and referencing.

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Good Student’s work will display a good understanding of major political theories and concepts and their application to the contemporary political discourse. It will show reflexive competence in the discussion and analysis of the contemporary political issues.

Canlyniad dysgu

    1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of key theoretical perspectives in Social Policy.
    2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history of Social Policy from the Nineteenth Century to date.
    3. Show an understanding of key concepts in the delivery of welfare and an appreciation of the possible advantages and disadvantages of different models of welfare delivery.
    4. Identify some of the causes and consequences of income inequalities and how these are related to welfare.
    5. Show an understanding of the administrative and financial context within which social policies are constructed, including the impact of devolution on health and welfare structures.
    6. Demonstrate an awareness of the international dimension of Social Policy, particularly relating to world poverty .

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
CYFLWYNIAD UNIGOL Presentation 50.00
TRAETHAWD Essay 50.00

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Lecture 100
Seminar 100

Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
  • Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
  • Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
  • Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
  • Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
  • Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
  • Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
  • Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
  • Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
  • Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
  • Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
  • Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

Sgiliau pwnc penodol

  • Develop a sound appreciation of the variety of theories that comprise the discipline of social policy and how these impact on social policy interventions
  • Become cognizant with key conceptual debates within the field of contemporary social policy

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