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An introduction to the provision of welfare in New Zealand, providing students with the opportunity to examine socio-cultural, economic and political factors that have influenced current welfare policies, practice and services. The first part of the course addresses basic organising concepts of welfare, using historical and contemporary case studies. In the second part, students will be introduced to tools and frameworks that will enable them to develop research skills and critical thinking. Using current case studies of service delivery presented by guest practitioners, contemporary research practices, social worlds/issues and welfare services/responses are analysed.
Skilful work within human services requires practitioners to understand the impact of the environment on well-being, and to have the 'tools' to make changes in that environment. Human service workers need a sound grasp of how welfare provision affects everyday lives. This course provides an introduction to the provision of welfare in New Zealand, providing students with the opportunity to examine socio-cultural, economic, and political factors that have influenced current welfare policies, practice, and services.Objectives:1. To introduce and define key concepts associated with welfare and social policy, using historical and contemporary case studies.2. To introduce 'tools' and frameworks that will enable you to develop research skills and critical thinking in this and other fields.3. To analyse contemporary research practices, social issues, and welfare services
1. Familiarity with basic themes and concepts related to welfare provision2. Gain an overview of the development of welfare services in New Zealand within the political, economic and social/cultural context.3. Familiarity with the tools required for the analysis of welfare services and programmes4. Ability to consider key fields of practice from a policy and a service organisation perspective
SOWK101
Andrew Frost
Karyn Stewart
Cheyne, C., O’Brien, M., and Belgrave, M; Social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand: A critical introduction ; 4th; Auckland: Oxford University Press, 2008.
Lunt, N., O’Brien, M. and Stephens, R; New Zealand, New Welfare ; South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Learning, 2008.
Learn Assignment Sheet Cover Academic Integrity Guidance for Staff and Students Referencing for Social Work & Humans Services Using EndNote for referencing Writing guides for Social Work & Human Services
Teaching & learning resources:• A variety of written texts• Scholarly articles and news items• Case analysis• Case studies of service delivery• Guest presenters, including people in the field • Audio and video material
Domestic fee $644.00
International fee $2,800.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .