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SY220: Policy, Power and Injustice

Module Title Policy, Power and Injustice
Module Code SY220
Module Tutor Pauline Dooley
School Natural and Social Sciences
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module explores the relationships between power, policy and practice with reference to their impact on different groups in society.
Indicative Syllabus a) Definitions and concepts of policy, power and exclusion
b) Theories of power and the state
c) Framework and operation of the policy process
d) Differential impact of current policy and practice on particular groups in relation to age, sexuality, sex and gender, ability and disability, race and ethnicity, social class
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding

On completion of this module students should be able to:
a) Identify issues and critical debates relating to inequality and power in the development and practice of social policies
b) Apply theories and concepts of power and inequality to analyse social needs and
c) Critically review research on social policy with reference to power and inequality



ii. Skills
On completion of this module students should be able to:
a) Make use of transferable skills particularly small group work, leading a discussion, writing a review
b) Demonstrate use of information skills including researching journal articles
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/student contact: 33%
Student private study: 66%
Methods include lectures, small group work, student-led seminars and tutorials
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: Article or presentation: 2000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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