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Course title |
Social Welfare Policy |
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Semester |
111-2 |
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Designated for |
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK |
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Instructor |
WU CHI-FANG |
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Curriculum Number |
SW8025 |
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Curriculum Identity Number |
330ED2120 |
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Class |
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Credits |
3.0 |
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Full/Half
Yr. |
Half |
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Required/
Elective |
Elective |
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Time |
Wednesday 7,8,9(14:20~17:20) |
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Remarks |
Restriction: Ph. D students
The upper limit of the number of students: 20.
The upper limit of the number of non-majors: 3. |
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Course introduction video |
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Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
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Course Syllabus
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Course Description |
This seminar focuses on social policy development, implementation, evaluation, and research. The class will analyze theories of governmental policy intervention, both from substantive and procedural standpoints. Because the social policy arena is heavily politicized, political factors affecting policy development and implementation will be stressed. In addition, policy implementation discussions will attend both to program administration and intergovernmental relations issues. The growing importance of globalization in social policy development also will receive attention, as will select issues in the evaluation of social policy interventions. |
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Course Objective |
Completion of this course will allow class members to:
1.Understand theoretical approaches to analyzing social policy development and implementation.
2. Understand selected theories and models that have been influential in the substantive development of broad-scale social policies and program.
3. Develop skills in empirically assessing policy issues and trends.
4. Apply policy analytic, research, and evaluation skills to various social problems, policies, and programs.
5. Understand research concepts and issues related to the evaluation of social policies, as well as methods used to evaluate public policies.
6. Develop skills in the conduct and presentation of policy research.
7. Understand how administrative decisions and direct service worker discretion impact the implementation of public policies.
8.Understand how decisions concerning intergovernmental relations impact the implementation of public policies.
9. Understand basic budgeting concepts that are important in governmental financing and policy development.
10. Understand how globalization is affecting social policy development, and be familiar with different models of program development and dissemination in developing countries. |
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Course Requirement |
Course Expectations
Creating and maintaining a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning is a fundamental requirement for the work we will be doing in this course. Candid, civil discussion and even (dis)agreement with colleagues and instructors is expected and even encouraged. However, in order to promote an atmosphere that is respectful, positive, safe, and conducive to learning, we will establish ground rules for discussions and interactions during our early class meetings. The value of our discussions and interactions depends on what you bring to it. Each student and instructor is responsible for their own personal contribution to the atmosphere, environment, and overall classroom experience. The expectation that each one of us will engage in respectful interactions and exhibit professional behaviors is non-negotiable. If at any time you have concerns about a diversity issue being addressed in class (or not being addressed), I invite you to talk with me about it. I expect open and honest communication from students and will return the same to you. |
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Student Workload (expected study time outside of class per week) |
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Office Hours |
Wed. 13:10~14:10 Note: Make appointment as needed |
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References |
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Designated reading |
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Grading |
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Adjustment methods for students |
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Teaching methods |
Provide students with flexible ways of attending courses |
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Assignment submission methods |
Extension of the deadline for submitting assignments, Mutual agreement to present in other ways between students and instructors |
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Exam methods |
Final exam date postponement |
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Others |
Negotiated by both teachers and students |
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