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1SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS: A VALUESPERSPECTIVEbyElizabeth A. SegalSample SyllabusCourse Description:The purpose of this course is to help students understand what drives socialwelfare policy, the values and beliefs underlying social welfare policy, and how itimpacts our lives. The course is designed to be theoretical and practical.Fundamental concepts and theories of social welfare policy are examined. Thecompeting values and beliefs that influence social welfare policy are discussedand analyzed. An overview of the history of social welfare policy in the UnitedStates is explored. Social welfare policies and programs are examined within thecontext of the social problems they address. The course also explores thestrengths and weaknesses of current government interventions. Special focus isgiven to social welfare policies and programs designed to promote social andeconomic justice. The themes of poverty, racism, sexism, homophobia, andother forms of oppression are addressed. Students will also explore ways toconduct effective social welfare policy analysis.Course Objectives:Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:1.Describe the historical events which shaped the development of socialwelfare policies and programs in the United States,2.Identify the competing societal values and beliefs which influenced thedevelopment of social welfare policies and programs in the United States,3.Identify the development of the social work profession and social workvalues and ethics,4.Explain, discuss, and critically evaluate the structures, functions, andpurposes of social welfare policies and programs,5.Define and analyze the social forces that impact social and economicjustice and the relationship of these social forces to the development of socialwelfare policies and programs,COPYRIGHT Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. ThomsonLearning is a trademark used herein under license
26.Apply a systematic approach to analyze social welfare policies andprograms,7.Analyze how racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, and other forms ofsocietal oppression impact on the social welfare policy arena,8.Assess the impact of institutionalized forms of oppression,9.Be familiar with the bureaucratic, political, and legislative processes whichinfluence the delivery of social welfare services, and10.Understand the impact of social welfare policies to effect change andsocial justice.Course OutlineWeek One:INTRODUCTION - Overview of the courseWhat is social welfare?Why study social welfare policy?Values and beliefs as the cornerstone of social welfarepolicy in AmericaRead Chapter 1Week TwoHISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WELFARE ANDTHE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONColonial Period - Elizabethan Poor LawsIndustrializationProgressive Era - Settlements & Charity OrganizationSocietiesNew Deal Era - Social Security ActPost WW IISocial Reform - Anti-poverty programs1970s and 1980sEconomic shifts of the 1990sThe new centuryRead Chapter 2COPYRIGHT Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. ThomsonLearning is a trademark used herein under license
3Week ThreeCONCEPTUAL FOUNDATRIONS OF SOCIAL WELFAREPOLICYIdeologies of the social welfare systemTheories of social welfare evolutionParadigms of the social welfare systemRead Chapter 3Week FourDELIVERY OF SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICESThe professionalization of social welfare servicesPublic and private providersForms of social welfare assistanceRelevant values and beliefsRead Chapter 4Week FiveSOCIAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTSBarriers to social justice and civil rightsThe US ConstitutionHistory of voting rightsProtection from discrimination and oppressionConflicting values and beliefsRead Chapter 5Week SixANALYZING SOCIAL WELFARE POLICIESDynamics of social welfare policy developmentIdentifying social problemsAnalyzing key policy componentsAnalyzing policy implementationAssessing outcomes of policy decisionsModels for social welfare policy analysisSequential modelCritical theory modelRead Chapter 6COPYRIGHT Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. ThomsonLearning is a trademark used herein under license
4Week SevenSOCIAL INSURANCEThe Social Security ActSocial InsurancePublic AssistanceThe futureConflicting values and beliefsWeek EightMIDTERM EXAMWeek NinePOVERTY AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITYOfficial definition of poverty - poverty lineAbsolute vs. relative povertyContributing factors to povertyAntipoverty policies and programsConflicting values and beliefsRead Chapter 8Week TenTHE IMPACT OF THE ECONOMYImportance of economics to social workKey economic conceptsMajor economic social welfare programsFederal budgetCorporate America and the workforceConflicting values and beliefsRead Chapter 9Week ElevenSOCIAL WELFARE POLICIES AND PROGRAMSAFFECTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIESRead Chapter 10Week TwelveHEALTH CARE POLICY AND PROGRAMSRead Chapter 11COPYRIGHT Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. ThomsonLearning is a trademark used herein under license
5Week ThirteenAGING AND SOCIAL WELFARE POLICIES ANDPROGRAMSRead Chapter 12Week FourteenINTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WELFARE POLICYRead Chapter 13Week FifteenTHE IMPACT OF SOCIAL WELFARE POLICYWhy is social welfare policy important to us?The power of social welfare policyChanging social welfare policyPromoting social justice through social welfare policiesRead Chapter 14COPYRIGHT Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. ThomsonLearning is a trademark used herein under license
6SUGGESTED ASSIGNMENTS: Multiple choice, true-false, and essay questionsfor each chapter are provided in the Instructor’s Manual for in-class testing. Thefollowing assignments can be used to supplement exams or in place of in-classtesting. In addition, following each chapter of the book, exercises are listed whichallow students to experientially apply the content of each chapter. Theseexercises can also be used as assignments for the course.(a) Analysis of a social welfare issueAnalyze (2 double-spaced typed pages) a social welfare issuebased on a problem or concern presented in a recent newspaper ofnews magazine article. The paper should discuss the problem,extent of the problem, implications for social welfare policy andservices, and the relationship to social work. Include the article (ora copy) with the paper.(b)Book CritiqueAnalyze the social welfare policy issues presented in a currentbook which presents the impact of social welfare policies andprograms on people’s day-to-day lives. Possible book choicesinclude:Families on the Fault Line, by Lillian B. Rubin(1994)Nickel and Dimed, by Barbara Ehrenreich (2001)Working Poor, by David K. Shipler (2004)American Dream, by Jason DeParle (2004)Bait and Switch, by Barbara Ehrenreich (2005)Develop a 3-4 page paper which addresses:- What social problems are identified in the book?- What are the major social welfare policy issues related to thecontent of the book?- What social values are critical?- What are the implications for future social welfare policy andsocial work practice?COPYRIGHT Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. ThomsonLearning is a trademark used herein under license
7(c) Policy PaperYour paper (10-12 typed pages, double-spaced) must be ananalysis of a topic presented in class, or a related topic. Thepaper should demonstrate outside research and sources.Discussion should include the relevance of the topic in respect tosocial welfare policy. Describe the impact, values and beliefs, andextent of the effect on society. How does this issue relate to socialwork, and your ideas and suggestions for possible future action.To help structure your paper, the following suggestions can be used as aguide:Identify the problem and the way it is defined.Identify the causes to which the problem is attributed.What are the values and beliefs that make the events of concerndefined as a social problem?Why is or is not this concern being raised as a problem at this timein history?Is this a “new” problem?What ideologies, theories, or paradigms of the social welfaresystem are relevant? Why?Who is now defining this issue as a social problem and how is thatdifferent from the past? What conditions are different? How issociety different?Who has power in regard to this issue?What social welfare policies and programs are relevant to theproblem? Is there a role for social work? If so, what is the role ofsocial work?Is the problem adequately addressed by present social welfarepolicies and programs? Is there more or less which should bedone?What are your suggested changes or approaches to the problem?COPYRIGHT Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. ThomsonLearning is a trademark used herein under license
8Cite all references used (any consistent and clear format is acceptable,although APA style is recommended). The paper must include areference list at the end. Include current and up-to-date sources.(d)Program AnalysisDevelop a 2 page paper (typed and double-spaced)which describes the appropriate social welfareprograms which are relevant for one of thefollowing case examples. Include discussion ofeligibility, benefits, and the adequacy of theavailable services.SMITH FAMILYSingle-parent family headed by Jane Smith, 24 years old. Thereare two children, William is 4 years old, and Sally is 2 years old.Jane is currently unemployed, did not work long enough to becovered by Unemployment Insurance, has exhausted all of hersavings, and receives no alimony or child support. The family istemporarily staying at a Salvation Army family shelter, but mustleave at the end of the month. For what services might the Smithfamily be eligible? What do you recommend?ORALBERT JONESMr. Jones is 65 years old and planning to retire next month. Hehas worked for 40 years at two different places of employment. Hisearnings have always been enough to support his family. Hischildren are adults and on their own, he currently lives with his wifeSarah who is 63 years old. Sarah never worked full-time, and onlyworked for a few years before they had children. While Mr. Joneshas some savings, and his house is fully paid for, he is concernedabout being cared for in retirement. What services are available forAlbert and Sarah Jones? What do you recommend?(e)Social Welfare Policy LetterChoose a social welfare issue discussed in class.Prepare a letter to an elected official regarding your chosen socialwelfare issue. You are not required to actually send the letter,however it must demonstrate the appropriate format and content.COPYRIGHT Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. ThomsonLearning is a trademark used herein under license
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to help students understand what drives social welfare policy, the values and beliefs underlying social welfare policy, and how it impacts our lives. The course is designed to be theoretical and practical. Fundamental concepts and theories of social welfare policy are examined. The
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