modern social and economic challenges facing different jurisdictions
The module entailed a study on modern social and economic challenges facing different jurisdictions. Some of the subtopics covered in the course included potential policy responses to housing, education, healthcare, employment, crime, inequality, and poverty (Béland, 2016). The course also focused on a strong international dimension.
The textbook used in the course is understandable and, of course, an easy read for students at the stated level. Chapters are sequentially arranged in terms of complexity, and also, the content of the book is impressive, bearing in mind that it covers contemporary issues affecting the society. Regarding the workload for the class, it is crucial to mention that every academic week was fully packed with either short assignments or reading work that required students to fulfill. If a student missed a class, it would require him/her to make an immediate follow-up. However, towards the end of the module, the workload began to reduce, having covered so much for several weeks. Being a college course, a heavier workload was anticipated. Despite the much work we had to do, the workload was somewhat balanced between lectures and group and personal assignments. When compared to other courses in the ideal program, this course’s workload was average.
In this course, we focused on a State Social Policy. For the final research paper, topical areas such as precise movements, ideological, racial, and religious concepts can be integrated (Chung, Taylor-Gooby & Leruth, 2018). Social policy and increasing government observance can also be used to enrich the final research paper. Also, the weekly discussions helped shed much light and understanding of the topics covered. Weekly discussions were also avenues for delving deep into the issues of interest.
References
Béland, D. (2016). Ideas and institutions in social policy research. Social Policy & Administration, 50(6), 734-750.
Chung, H., Taylor-Gooby, P., & Leruth, B. (2018). Political Legitimacy and Welfare State Futures. Special Issue of Social Policy & Administration. Social Policy and Administration, 52(4).