National Taiwan University Department of Social work
Department of Social Work, National Taiwan University
SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL LEGISLATION (310 41000) Fall 2005
https://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/941spsl/
Thursdays 9:10~12:10 at Room 211, Sociology/Social Work Building

INSTRUCTOR:
Jen-Huoy Tsay, Ph.D.
E-mail：jhtsay@ntu.edu.tw
TEL：(O) 33661249
Office: R. 413, Sociology/Social Work Building
Office Hours: by appointment

TEACHING FELLOW:
Hui-Wen Hsiao
E-mail: r93330009@ntu.edu.tw
Office: R. 206, Sociology/Social Work Building
Office Hours: TBA

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
As an essential part of social institution, social welfare is not only based on the principles of equality and justice, but also relied on the legitimate of policy and a series of implementation and plans. Moreover, the value and provision of social work are always related to the advocate and practice of social policy and law making. The objective of this course is to facilitate the senior social work students the knowledge about social policy and social legislation. Topics include principles of social policy, political ideology and welfare state, economic framework for policy analysis, politics and policy making process, and review of major social laws concerning specific populations, such as children, the disabled, women, and the elderly. Family and demographic policies as well as policies in economic security are also discussed.
The contents of course are divided into two sections. Section I theoretical background for social policy analysis will be mainly lectured by the instructor. Section II the current social legislation in Taiwan will be lectured by the instructor on the 1st hour, project presentation by assigned students on the 2nd hour, and floor discussion on the 3rd hour. The course will have a midterm and a final exam, as well as one homework assignment and one term paper done in groups.

PREREQUISITES:
This is a required course for the 4th grade students of social work department. Students at lower grade or from other departments should ask for instructor's permission before taking the course.

COURSEWORK AND GRADING:
1. team-work (35%): following works are to be done in groups of 6 or 7 people. List of team members should be submitted by 9/29.
(1) Assignment I: summary of two articles from reading list. 10/13 due. Random assigned result will be posted on ceiba.
(2) Oral presentation on assigned topic (10%). Random assigned result will be posted on ceiba. The Presentation is scheduled on the 2nd hour of class on the due week. Use of power point is encouraged. Paper title and outline should be submitted by 10/27.
(3) Written report (15%): A guideline of writing the term paper will be provided.
(4) Self-evaluation scale (0%): a key reference for weighting grades within group members.
2. Mid-term Exam (30%): in-class, close-book exam. The exam will include three parts: multiple choice, short essays, and long essays.
3. Final Exam (25%): in-class, close-book exam. The exam will include three parts: multiple choice, short essays, and long essays.
4. Class participation (10%)

COURSE CALANDAR AND READINGS:
09/22 Introduction and Overview
Design of course. Confirmation of coursework and grading system.
SECTION I. THEORETICAL BACKGROUND FOR SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS
09/29 Ideas and Concepts in Social Policy
List of team members submitted & Assignment I assigned.
Blakemore, K. 2nd ed. (2003). Social Policy: An Introduction. Buckingham: Open Univ. Ch2. Ideas and Concepts in Social Policy (pp. 17-39).
10/06 Economic Theory for Social Policy
Barr, N. 3rd ed. (1998). The Economics of the Welfare State. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Ch4. Economic Theory 1: State Intervention (pp. 68-107).
10/13 Ideology and Social Policy
Assignment I due.
George, V. & Wilding, P. (1994). Welfare and Ideology. NY: Harvester.
Ch2. The New Right (pp. 15-45).
Ch3. The Middle Way (pp. 46-73).
Ch4. Democratic Socialism (pp.74-101).
Ch5. Marxism (pp. 102-129).
Ch6. Feminism (pp. 130-160).
Ch7. Greenism (pp. 161-188)
Giddens, A. (1998). The Third Way: the Renewal of Social Democracy. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press.
Ch1. Socialism and After (pp. 1-26).
Ch2. Five Dilemmas (pp. 27-68).
Ch3. State and Civil Society (pp.69-98).
Ch4. The Social Investment State (pp. 99-128).
10/20 Social Policy and Social Welfare Allocation
Blakemore, K. 2nd ed. (2003). Social Policy: An Introduction. Buckingham: Open Univ. Ch4. Who Gets What? Slicing the Welfare Cake (pp. 60-89).
Gilbert, N. & Terrell, P. 5th ed. (2002). Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Ch3. Basis of Social Allocations (pp. 70-95).
Ch4. The Nature of Social Provision (pp. 99-121).
10/27 The Process of Policy Formulation
Paper title and outline submitted.
Gilbert, N. & Terrell, P. 5th ed. (2002). Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Ch8. Who Plans in the Process of Policy Formulation (pp. 215-230).
Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2001). The Policy-Based Profession: An Introduction to Social Welfare Policy Analysis for Social Workers. MA: Alley & Bacon. Ch6. Politics and Social Welfare Policy (pp. 111-135).
Spicker, P. (1995). Social Policy: Themes and Approaches. UK: Prentice Hall/ Harvester Wheatsheaf. Ch7. The Policy Process (pp. 95-108).
11/03 Implementation and Evaluation of Social Policy
Dinitto, D. 5th ed. (2000). Social Welfare: Politics and public policy. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Ch12. Implementing and Evaluating Social Welfare Policy (pp. 407-431).
Rossi, P. H. et al. 7th ed. (2004). Evaluation: A Systematic Approach. UK: Sage. Ch11. Measuring Efficiency (pp. 331-368).
11/10 Introduction to Social Legislation
Chen, Wu-Hsiung. (2003). Analysis of Social Legislation. Taipei: Yang-Zhi. (in Chinese). Ch.1.
11/17 Mid-Term Exam
SECTION II. CURRENT SOCIAL LEGISLATION IN TAIWAN
11/24 Social Policy and Legislation for the Children and Teens
Chen, Wu-Hsiung. (2003). Analysis of Social Legislation. Taipei: Yang-Zhi. (in Chinese). Ch.2, 6.
12/01 Social Policy and Legislation for the Elderly
Chen, Wu-Hsiung. (2003). Analysis of Social Legislation. Taipei: Yang-Zhi. (in Chinese). Ch. 3.
12/08 Social Policy and Legislation for the Disabled
Chen, Wu-Hsiung. (2003). Analysis of Social Legislation. Taipei: Yang-Zhi. (in Chinese). Ch. 4.
12/15 Social Policy and Legislation for Women
Chen, Wu-Hsiung. (2003). Analysis of Social Legislation. Taipei: Yang-Zhi. (in Chinese). Ch. 5, 7, 9.
12/22 Family and Populations Policy and Legislation
Chen, Wu-Hsiung. (2003). Analysis of Social Legislation. Taipei: Yang-Zhi. (in Chinese). Ch. 8, 12.
12/29 Poverty and Social Assistance Policy
Chen, Wu-Hsiung. (2003). Analysis of Social Legislation. Taipei: Yang-Zhi. (in Chinese). Ch. 10.
01/05 Social Policy and Legislation in Economic Security and Employment
Chen, Wu-Hsiung. (2003). Analysis of Social Legislation. Taipei: Yang-Zhi. (in Chinese). Ch. 11.
01/12 Final Exam
Term paper due.