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SA3721 Social Policy and Social Development in China
Part I Course Duration: One semester Credit Units: 3 Level: B3 Medium of Instruction: English Prerequisites: Nil Precursors: Nil Equivalent Courses: SA3971 Social Change and Social Policy in Contemporary China Exclusive Courses: Nil Part II Course Aims The course aims to examine the social policy framework before and after the economic reform and examines how the shifting policy paradigm is affected by the structural changes in post-reform China. Major social policies that address the needs of citizens will be examined, including problem instigators, aims, content, outcomes and emerging issues. Another aim is to analyze China’s social development with particular reference to achievements, effects and future challenges. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) No. CILOs Weighting (if applicable) 1. Identify the social policy framework before and after the economic reform and examine how the changing policy paradigm is affected by structural changes in Chinese society. 10% 2. Analyze major social policies in relation to their social contexts, problem instigators, aims, content, outcomes and emerging issues. 20% 3. Explain the trends towards decentralization and marketization in social policy and their effects. 10% 4. Examine China’s approach to social development, including achievements, constraints and future challenges 40% 5. Apply research and writing skills in real life context 10% 6. Apply skills in communication, team work, discussion and presentation in a group context 10% Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) CILO No. TLAs Hours/week (if applicable) CILO 1,2,3,4 Reading of one article/report/chapter every week on average 1 CILO 1,2,3,4 Lectures: to highlight and analyze the social policy framework; to examine the major social policies; to explain the trends towards decentralization and marketization in social policy and their effects; examine China’s approach to social development, including achievements, constraints and future challenges. 2 CILO 1,2,3,4,5,6 Tutorials: students to present their chosen topics; comment on the presentations or video materials; discuss their personal views on chosen subjects. 1 CILO 5,6 Group Presentation: students to present the findings of group research; raise questions, critique and give comments on the presentations; participate in general discussion. 1 CILO 1,2,3,4,5 Personal Review Notes: To write a one-page note on selected topic 1 (on selected topics) CILO 1,2,3,4,5 Individual Paper To write a paper of 3000-4000 words 10 (for, library search, reading and writing up) Students are required to pass BOTH the coursework assessment AND the examination before they can be awarded an overall passing grade of the course. CILO No. Type of assessment tasks/activities Weighting (if applicable) Remarks CILO 1,2,3,4,5,6 Tutorial 10% CILO 4,5,6 Reading review or video review (one page) 10% CILO 4,5,6 Individual paper (3000-4000 words) 40% CILO 4,6 Final Examination 40% Grading of Student Achievement: Refer to Grading of Courses in the Academic Regulations Standard (A+, A, A-…F) Part III Keyword Syllabus Concepts and approaches of social policy and social development; China’s approach to social policy and social development; changing social welfare policy paradigm; globalization and social policy, socialization and marketization approaches; health policy; housing policy; community service policy; the third sector in welfare; social development challenges: employment, income inequality and poverty, marginalization and corruption, tension between reform, development and stability. Related Links
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