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LINKING EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

Module code: SP302
Credits: 2.5
Semester: 1
Department: APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES
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	Overview
	This module focuses on the links between socio-economic inequality (redistribution) and group/identity-based inequalities (recognition). Conventionally the responses of social policy to these dimensions of inequality are compartmentalised. The module looks at the challenges and opportunities for developing a more integrated approach, for example in relation to ethnicity and poverty. As this is a 2.5 Credit module (2 hours per week), please note that this module will commence in the first six weeks of semester 1.

Overview

This module focuses on the links between socio-economic inequality (redistribution) and group/identity-based inequalities (recognition). Conventionally the responses of social policy to these dimensions of inequality are compartmentalised. The module looks at the challenges and opportunities for developing a more integrated approach, for example in relation to ethnicity and poverty.

As this is a 2.5 Credit module (2 hours per week), please note that this module will commence in the first six weeks of semester 1.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: show a critical understanding of different approaches to concepts of inequality demonstrate an understanding of the links and overlaps between different forms of inequality show a critical appreciation of the challenges and opportunities for integrating social policy responses to inequality

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Additional Reading
	Readings will be provided by lecturers.

Timetable

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LINKING EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

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Semester 2