196-004 Contemporary Social Policy

196-003 Theorising Social Inequality or another relevant subject as approved by the subject coordinator. Students who have not completed TSI will be advised to undertake supplementary reading.

This subject will critically examine policy making processes and a selection of Australian social policies in relation to debates about social justice, citizenship and social inequality. It will build upon the material covered in the subject Theorising Social Inequality (TSI).

Assessment for this subject will total 4000 words. The assessment requirements will involve one or more pieces of written work and may involve class presentations. Details will be provided at the commencement of the semester. Attendance at a minimum of 75% of tutorials is a hurdle requirement for this subject.

Students should check with the subject coordinator prior to the purchase of texts as additional or alternative texts may be substituted for those listed below.

• P Mendes, Australia's Welfare Wars. UNSW Press 2003.