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SOW1214: Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Policy
Trimester 1
SOW1214: Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Policy
Brief description of aims and content 

Aims:

- Students should be able to understand basic theories of welfare and social policy
- Students should be able to adapt basic theories in socio-historical and ideological context of Rwanda
- Student should be able to make a linkage between social practice evolution and particular historical context of different domains of intervention where it can be applied.
Learning outcomes of the module:
Students should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
- Basic notions of philosophy of care and social welfare systems;                                           

- Notions of social policy and planning;                                                                                       

- Social policy and social welfare in light of globalization;                                                           

Students should be able to:                                                                                                                   

- critically analyse a social policy and social welfare systems in the context of Rwanda, other developing countries and western countries; 

- Demonstrate knowledge and values that support a critical, reflexive approach to social welfare and social policy;                                                                               

- Demonstrate how learned theories, research results and policies can be applied and implemented at the community level.

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