| Unit name | Theorising Social Welfare II |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SPOL21002 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Bridge |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School for Policy Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Theorising Social Welfare II introduces students to a range of concepts and substantive areas that have become increasingly relevant within the context of understanding the current and future welfare settlement. The course opens with a consideration of the broader social, political and economic conditions through which social policy has begun to transform. The concepts of postmodernism, postfordism and poststructuralism are elaborated so as to set the scene for more substantive issues linked to risk, reflexivity, gender and identity / consumption. The course culminates in a look to the future of welfare.
The aims of the module are:
(i) to highlight the significance of rapid social change for the welfare settlement;
(ii) to provide an analytical perspective into a series of topical theoretical frameworks from which these changes might be interpreted;
(iii) to contribute towards the ability of students to synthesise theory with more substantive concerns.
By the end of this unit, students will be expected to be able to discuss the key themes of postmodernity, postfordism and poststructuralism within the context of the changing welfare settlement.
By the end of this unit, students will be expected to be able to discuss the key themes of postmodernity, postfordism and poststructuralism within the context of the changing welfare settlement.
Assessment will be against the programme criteria defined for the appropriate level.
Formative assessment: 3 critical commentaries each of about 800 words, on the set readings
Summative assessment : Level I - 3 000 word essay
