Courses
SOWK2028 Social Policy (2 units)
- Prerequisite:
- SOWK1005 Social Work in Contemporary Society or consent of the Department
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
This course aims at providing students with a theoretical as well as an analytical framework in understanding social policy in Hong Kong as well as in the Western world. Students will first examine the theoretical underpinnings of social policy, followed by a critical examination of the dimensions and issues of social policy which affect the distribution of resources in the society. Case examples of social policy in Hong Kong will be used as illustrations throughout the course.