Youth Policy and Civics

Unit code: AEB3801 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
Werribee
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study is constructed around an inquiry by students into youth policy by understanding firstly the key drivers of policy change in our society. This unit considers postmodern social theory to questions of social justice and social action. Students will explore the connection between public policy and youth work and in particular the relationship between government youth policy and the funded youth programs of government. Students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work as advocates for change. They will study state and federal youth policy, how policy is made, and how policy intersects and underpins the activities of youth workers.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critique the broad parameters of the study of social policy;
  2. Articulate how youth policy impacts on young people, youth workers in local and national communities;
  3. Analyse the broader impact of policy in constructing social indicators particularly in developing equitable outcomes;
  4. Determine the role of policy in constructing a fair society;
  5. Articulate their development of skills and knowledge about the theory/s that underpin and involves youth policy; and
  6. Adapt knowledge of the different processes and mechanisms that may be undertaken to develop and formulate youth policy.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 10%
Newspaper article analysis
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 10%
Lead a discussion on newspaper article
Assessment type: Creative Works
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Grade: 35%
Infographic on how policy impacts the work of youth workers
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 45%
A major analysis of a youth policy

For ABYW and EBYS students: Due to accreditation requirements from Youth Workers Australia, this unit has an attendance requirement of 80% and students must successfully complete all assessments to pass the unit. This is to ensure that the course maintains the standards and benchmarking set out by the accreditation body.

Required reading

Students will be provided with a reading list via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Youth Work
ABYW | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
ABYC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management
EBYS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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