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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 practice within human services requires an ability to understand the impact of the environment upon people’s everyday lives and to make changes in that environment. Human service workers therefore need to gain a sound knowledge of welfare provision and the way this influences their work. This course is an introduction to the study of welfare provision 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 - social worlds/issues and welfare services/responses are analysed.
To explore basic themes and concepts related to welfare provision To provide an overview of the development of welfare services in New Zealand within the political, economic and social/cultural context. To develop tools for the analysis of welfare services and programmes To consider key fields of practice from a policy and service organisation perspective
SOWK101
Maria-Victoria Perez Y Perez
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
Domestic fee $619.00
International fee $2,688.00
* 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.
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