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Module Title	Social Problems and Social Policy
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Soc Policy, Sociology & Crimin
Module Code	08 28762
Module Lead	Robert Page
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	None
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Description	This module explores the relationship between social problems and social policy in contemporary society. The introductory part of the module explores why the label social problem has been attached to particular social phenomenon and not others. Is there a `social scientific’ rationale for such selections or have social problems been constructed and responded to because of other political, social and economic factors? Attention will also be given to the distinguishing features of social policy and the way in which such policies have been developed to ameliorate or resolve identified social problems. The core of the module will explore the relationship between social problems and social policy through a series of case studies on topics such as juvenile crime, homelessness, immigration, lone parenthood and poverty. In each of these case studies attention will be given to the historical background of the `problem,’ contemporary trends and developments and the various policy responses.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Discuss the complex nature of a social issue Debate the contested nature of social policy Outline the historical development of social issues Appraise the rationales for social policy responses to social issues
Assessment	28762-01 : 3 Hour Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: One 3 hour examination Reassessment: 3 hour examination
Other	None
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