Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
SP50080 Globalisation & economic insecurity: social policy challenges |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 70%, OR 30% |
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Aims:
* To provide students with a critical understanding of globalisation, regionalisation and the interface of social and economic policy; * To provide students with a critical understanding of socio-economic insecurity, its determinants and policies to reduce it * To provide students with a critical understanding of international standard setting and regulation with a bearing on socio-economic insecurity. Learning Outcomes: * to research and write position papers on issues of globalisation, regionalisation and the interface of social and economic policy; * to research and write position papers on international standard setting and governance in a variety of social and economic domains. Skills: Cross-cultural and interpersonal sensitivity (Taught/Facilitated) Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (e.g. essays) (T/F/Assessed) Concise, time-bound and effective written communication (e.g. briefings / exams) (T/F/A) Effective oral communication (e.g. seminar presentations) (T/F) Ability to select, summarise and synthesise written information from multiple sources (T/F/A) Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models (T/F/A) Ability to synthesise multidisciplinary perspectives on the same problem (T/F/A) Ability to select and use appropriate ideas to produce a coherent response to a pre-set question (T/F/A) Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines (T/F/A) Ability to work independently, without close supervision or guidance (F) Ability to work effectively as part of a group or team (T/F/A). Content: The unit involves an apprenticeship in research in comparative/supranational social policy, with appropriate contextual teaching provided. 1. Conceptualising economic and social insecurity 2. The liberalisation of social protection 3. The global restructuring of regulations 4. Confronting work insecurity and stress 5. Enhancing income security in a global economy 6. Restructuring Voice in social policy. |