SOWK1015

Introduction to social policy and

social development
DR LU S HI YU T R ACY
A S S ISTANT P ROF ESSOR
3 SEP 2024
Dr. Tracy LU
•Research interest
• Social Policy
• Healthy ageing
• Volunteering and social capital
• Long-term care services

•PhD in social welfare

•Language in Class
• English

•Office hours: By Appointment

•Questions?
 Hong Kong policy address: ‘Light Public
Housing’ scheme of 30,000 bigger
temporary homes proposed to help bridge
Hong Kong poverty not just about income, but supply and demand gap
quality of life, welfare chief says •Chief Executive John Lee’s first policy address
•Minister Chris Sun says he’s confident in new pledges to tackle housing crisis with 30,000 new
approach to tackling poverty, which reduces temporary flats available to tenants for longer
poor population to less than a million •Lee says it is hoped the temporary homes and other
measures will cut the housing waiting list from 6 to
4½ years.

Hong Kong minimum wage to rise by

HK$2.50 to HK$40 an hour in May after
4-year freeze Hong Kong housing chief vows to locate
•Executive Council endorsed recommendation by more land for transitional homes after
Minimum Wage Commission in a December visit to subdivided flats and ‘cage homes’
meeting, source says
•Further details to be announced at a Labour
Department briefing
NHS queues mean most Britons expect to pay for healthcare,
says report
Joseph Rowntree Foundation points to ‘critical shift in
expectations’ and says the public now budget for many routine
services
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Course Teaching Assistant
ZHOU Jiayi, Email: [email protected]
CHEN Ha, Email: [email protected]
Introduce Yourself
oName
oWhere You Are From
oAny expectation on this course
Course objectives
(1) understand concepts and theoretical foundations of social policy and social development.
(2) acquire knowledge to analyze social policy and social development in diverse global contexts.
(3) develop a critical view on solutions to contemporary social issues; and
(4) equip basic skills to promote the well-being of communities.
 Learning topics
● Social policy and social development: concepts and goals
● The process of developing social policies and programs
● History of social welfare in the global contexts
● Values and theoretical foundations of social policy and social development
● Hong Kong development of social welfare
● Social development practice and models of social intervention
● Community Development Practice
● Monitoring and evaluation of social development
● Civil society and Globalization
● Selected social development issues
Course Structure
Aligned Course Learning
Outcomes
1. Active Class & Lecture Participation - Students are expected to complete readings 1, 2, 3, 4
prior to attending lectures and participate actively in weekly class sessions.
1. Reflective paper and photo essay – this exercise will provide opportunity for you to 1, 3
explore some aspect of your daily life and write a reflection paper about the
experience linking to course concepts.
1. Group Presentation - The group presentation is intended to enable students to link 1, 2, 3
concepts and knowledge presented in the course to one more specific topic area of
interest to them. This deep dive allows students to work in small. A background
paper, written individually but on the same topic, will also be submitted and
distributed to classmates for discussion.
1. In-class skill labs - Two in-class sessions will be dedicated to enhancing students' 4
abilities in presenting social problems and policies. This exercise aims to equip
students with the skills needed to effectively advocate for policy change in the
future.
Course assignment
4 Assessment Tasks/Activities (AT)
Assessment Tasks / Activities Assessment Ratio
In-Class Participation 10%
Individual Reflection Paper 20%
Group Presentation & Infographic 30%
Individual Paper/Project 40%
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION PAPER 20%
•Students will complete a photo/video essay on a topic related to course material and their daily lives. You
will write an individual reflection paper (no more than 1,000 words) based on your observations and
integrate the experience with key concepts and knowledge learned in class or from readings. The individual
reflection paper is due 8 October 2024 no later than 23:59.
A+/A/A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F
Response demonstrates an in- Response demonstrates a Response demonstrates general Response demonstrates very
depth reflection on, and good reflection on, and reflection on, and personalization of, little/a lack of reflection on, or
personalization of, the theories, personalization of, the the theories, concepts, and/or personalization of, the theories,
concepts, and/or strategies theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course concepts, and/or strategies
presented in the course materials strategies presented in the materials to date. presented in the course materials
to date. Viewpoints and course materials to date. Viewpoints and interpretations are to date. Viewpoints and
interpretations are insightful and Viewpoints and interpretations minimally supported and at times with interpretations are missing,
well supported. Clear, detailed are supported. Appropriate illogical arguments. Some examples inappropriate, and/or unsupported.
examples are provided, as examples are provided, as are provided but at times when Examples, when applicable, are
applicable. Systematic applicable. Generally clear applicable, are irrelevant to the not provided. Poor
presentation of ideas allowing organization of ideas in the assignment. Some issues with organization/structure.
easy reading. Proper referencing paper. Proper referencing & organization/structure of the paper. Lack referencing and poor
and fluent English. slight errors in English. Minor problems in referencing language use
and language use.
GROUP PRESENTATION &
INFOGRAPHIC 30%
 Students will prepare a group (1) presentation and a (2) background infographic that fits within the
broader streams listed below but can be on any topic of your choice related to the course content.
Students should strive to incorporate concepts and knowledge covered in the course, as well as
additional relevant information, into the discussion.
 The presentation component should be a maximum of 15 minutes with 3 minutes for questions.
 The presentation is expected to be both descriptive and analytical. Students are encouraged to be
innovative in the presentation style. Relevant materials in various forms (e.g., web-resources, audio-
visual materials, etc.) could be incorporated in the presentation. A PowerPoint presentation is required.
 Students will be expected to complete a Peer Feedback for all other teams. This will be conducted
through a web-based platform and the link will be provided on the day of the in-class presentations.
 The slides should be uploaded to Moodle before the presentation.
GROUP PRESENTATION &
INFOGRAPHIC 30%
A+/A/A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F
Response demonstrates an in-depth Response demonstrates a Response demonstrates general Response demonstrates very
reflection on, and personalization good reflection on, and reflection on, and little/a lack of reflection on, or
of, the theories, concepts, and/or personalization of, the personalization of, the theories, personalization of, the theories,
strategies presented in the course theories, concepts, and/or concepts, and/or strategies concepts, and/or strategies
materials to date. strategies presented in the presented in the course materials presented in the course materials
Viewpoints and interpretations are course materials to date. to date. Viewpoints and to date. Viewpoints and
insightful and well supported. Viewpoints and interpretations are minimally interpretations are missing,
Clear, detailed examples are interpretations are supported and at times with inappropriate, and/or unsupported.
provided, as applicable. supported. Appropriate illogical arguments. Some Examples, when applicable, are
Systematic presentation of ideas examples are provided, as examples are provided but at not provided. Poor
allowing easy reading. Proper applicable. Generally clear times when applicable, are organization/structure.
referencing and fluent English. organization of ideas in the irrelevant to the assignment. Lack referencing and poor language
paper. Proper referencing & Some issues with use
slight errors in English. organization/structure of the
paper. Minor problems in
referencing
and language use.
INDIVIDUAL PAPER/PROJECT – 40%
 The individual paper is complementary to the group presentation. Students should write an individual
paper that explores some aspect(s) of the group presentation. The paper must make use of course
material, research literature and "grey literature" (policy, civil society, government, etc. reports).
 Each student will explore the overall topical area they contributed to their group presentation more
deeply in their individual paper. We want you to identify and then to analyse a specific policy/practice
area evaluating strengths and weaknesses.
 The paper should not be more than 1,500 words maximum with strict policy (we will not read or
consider beyond 1,500 words) and should be handed in via the Turnitin submission inbox. Individual
paper is due 7 December 2024 at 23:59 (new deadline).
 Students are advised to keep a backup copy of their submissions. Technical problems will not be
accepted as legitimate reasons for late submission.
INDIVIDUAL PAPER/PROJECT – 40%
A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D /F
Clarity and Exemplary Partial above Average Little to no
summary demonstration of average demonstration of demonstration of
of key clarity and summary demonstration of clarity and summary clarity and summary
points of key points clarity and summary of key points of key points
of key points
Argumentat Exemplary critical Partial above Average critical and Not critical and have
ion and be able to average critical and be able to discuss its no insights gained
discuss its strengths be able to discuss its strengths and from the exercise
and weaknesses strengths and weaknesses
weaknesses
Structure/ Exemplary Partial above Average No apparent
organizatio structure/ average structure/organization structure/organization
n organization structure/organization
Delivery Exemplary delivery Partial above Average delivery Poor delivery
Turnitin System
System can detect different levels of similarities using its vast database

Teachers can read the % of similarities and take appropriate action

Any validated plagiarism will result in automatic Fail in the course and further academic
discipline

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Generative AI
Ethical use is in conformity with the following principles:
1) Transparency. It should be clear from the student’s submissions of assignment and course
material what contributions were created by the student unassisted by artificial intelligence and what
contributions were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
2) Replicability. Student submissions should be replicable: given the materials submitted, an
instructor or authorized person should be able to reliably replicate the portions of the submission
created with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
3) Accuracy. As with the use of any technology, ultimate responsibility for what is produced lies
with the human creator not with the technology itself. Students are accountable for the accuracy of all
parts of the materials submitted; both those generated by the student and those generated by
artificial intelligence. Students are responsible for systematic fact checking and correction of all
material submitted which has been produced by artificial intelligence. Students are also responsible
for accurate attribution of authorship for the material created in line with standard citation
procedures.

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Penalty of late submission
Late for % of marks to be deducted
1 day 10%
2 days 20%
3 days 30%
4 days 40%
5 days 50%
6 days 60%
7 days 70%
More than 7 days No marks will be given

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