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).

• be able to critically analyse texts and policy documents;

• be aware of the competing interests that together shape such policies and documents;

• be able to communicate effectively in writing;

• be able to link theory to practice.

An essay of 4000 words 100% (due at the end of the semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum 75% attendance of tutorials required.

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.