Module Details

Module Code: QUAL C2701
Module Title: Sociological Perspectives on Contemporary Social Care Policy and Practice
Title: Sociological Perspectives on Contemporary Social Care Policy and Practice
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Susan Barnes
Domains:  
Module Description: To introduce key sociological theories of power and their relevance for understanding professional social care policy and practice. To examine sociological definitions and discussions of social groups and social issues of relevance to social care policy and practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of sociological interpretations and theories of power D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P15
LO2 Demonstrate an awareness of the ways power can operate within social care policy and practice D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P 14, P15
LO3 Demonstrate a sociological understanding of social groups and social issues of relevance to social care policy and practice D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P15
LO4 Demonstrate an ability to examine the power dimensions that impact upon social care professionals, particular social groups and social issues D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P15
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
9384 SOCG C1701 Introduction to Social Policy for Social Care Practice
9470 SOCL C1701 Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Sociological Theories of Power
Theories of power and their relevance to social care. Neoliberalism and privatisation vs welfarism and public service provision. Managerialism and Professionalism in Social Care Regulation D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P14, P15
Sociology of Health
The Social Context of Health; Sociological Perspectives of Health, Illness, & Wellbeing; Medicine, Healthcare, & Society. D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P15
Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
Sociological Perspectives on Gender & Sexuality. D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P15
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Sociological Definitions of Race & Ethnicity; Sociological Perspectives on Race, Racism, and Discrimination. D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P15
Sociology of Deviance
Sociological Theories of Deviance, Criminalisation & Social Control.D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P15
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination75.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P14, P15
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 75
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Summer Examination with discrete questions covering substantive topics addressed in the module

D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P14, P15

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures will address LOs 1-4 using traditional lecture format, discussion of readings, case-study examples, group work. D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P14, P15 D4: 4 D5: 1,2,3,4,6,7,15,19 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Tutorial Contact Tutorials will build on lecture content and address LOs 1-4 D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P14, P15 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Learning activities, such as assigned readings accessible via the VLE D1: P8, P22, P23; D2: P7, P12; D3: P13; D4: 4; D5: P1, P2, P3, P4, P7, P14, P15 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael Haralambos,Martin Holborn. (2013), Sociology, Collins Educational, p.1098, [ISBN: 0007498829].
  • John J. Macionis,Kenneth Plummer. (2012), Sociology, Financial Times/Prentice Hall, p.1040, [ISBN: 9780273727910].
  • Kevin Lalor,Perry Share. (2013), Applied Social Care, Gill Education, p.512, [ISBN: 0717156230].
  • Anne LLewellyn, Lorraine Agu & David Mercer. (2015), Sociology for Social Workers, 2nd. Polity, UK, [ISBN: 9780745660332].
  • Howard, N.. (2012), The Ryan Report (2009) A practitioners perspective on implication for residential child care, , Irish Journal of applied social studies, 12 (1) p. 38-48.
  • Neil Thompson. (2007), Power and Empowerment, Russell House Pub Limited, p.109, [ISBN: 9781903855997].
  • Stones, R.. (1998), Key sociological thinkers, [ISBN: 0333687671].
  • HSE. (2011), Time to move on from congregated setting: A strategy for community inclusion.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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