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SPOL28150

Academic Year 2024/2025

Global Social Policy (SPOL28150)

Subject:
Social Policy
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Soc Pol, Soc Wrk & Soc Justice
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Naonori Kodate
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces students to global social policy, by exploring research and current debates about globalisation and its impact on social policy in the world. The module will discuss the way in which globalisation influences our lives, individually and collectively, in vital policy areas such as climate change, global health and technology governance. It will also examine how various actors within multilevel governance structures (governments, citizens, businesses, third-sector organisations, supranational and international organisations and advocacy groups) are addressing key challenges in the world (e.g. climate change, human-machine interactions, and international relations). Studying the literature on these topics, students will develop their analytical skills and acquire knowledge of comparative methods and science, technology and society (STS) perspectives.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of globalisation, social policy, welfare state and international relations in the social science literature;
2. Grasp the dynamics among main actors to affect global social policy: states, businesses, non-governmental and supra-national organisations, citizens, and non-state organised political actors; and
3. Demonstrate understanding of the key concepts in comparative social policy analysis.

Indicative Module Content:

The themes include: globalisation, welfare states in crisis, multi-level governance & global diplomacy, the European Union, climate change, global health and the impact of technology in global society. A syllabus with the list of reading will be circulated prior to the module.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

70

Lectures

22

Tutorial

8

Total

100


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is given primarily in lecture format, with occasional interactive group discussions.

AI-powered tools can offer valuable support in academic writing, but students should learn both pros and cons of using AI tools, and know that they often give inaccurate and incoherent answers. When using AI tools, students in this module should ensure proper acknowledgment and transparency, clearly indicating the extent of AI assistance in the creation of their presentation materials and essays.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Portfolio: Briefings & Portfolio – Select ONE social policy area, which you are interested in, and bring a piece of recent news, and present it to the class every three weeks and submit as an essay. Week 12 Graded No
50
No
Assignment(Including Essay): Pick one of the following topics, and write a 1,500 essay, including keywords. Week 12 Graded No
50
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 16:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2 Wed 16:00 - 16:50