Centennial College - Social Issues and Political Process

Social Issues and Political Process

Course Code	SSWR-201
Lecture hours per week
Lab hours per week	3
Course Availability	Open
Description	In this course, students will be introduced to the Canadian government's approaches to social policy. The readings will provide a historical examination of policy development that focuses on the political processes, social and economic forces that contribute to the development and implementation of public policies and social programs in response to social issues. Students will be able to identify which level of government is responsible for programs and services and will examine social issues from a structural analysis framework to distinguish between personal troubles and public issues. Course Learning Outcomes: Examine the political processes and the social and economic factors that influence the development of social policies and the delivery of social programs. Apply a structural analysis framework to assess and critique social issues affecting individuals, families, groups and communities within the larger social, political and economic context. Describe and apply case examples to illustrate the relationship between the personal and the political. Explore various concepts, frameworks and processes that continue to affect policy development. Prerequisites Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following: CCCS102 – Power, Privilege, and Oppression CCCS103 – Interpersonal Communication SSWR103 – Introduction to Social Service Work Practice