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The assessment is an unseen exam. Students will be briefed on the structure and expectations of the exam during teaching time.
YOU WILL PRODUCE A 2000 WORD REPORT THAT ANSWERS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1) What is the political context of ‘social exclusion’ within Labour’s aim of creating “a more equal society” after entering into government in 1997?
2) In what ways do Area Based Initiatives (ABIs) represent a response to the problems of multiple deprivation and what are their key elements? You may illustrate your answer with examples.
3) Analyse how ‘localism’ aimed to empower communities assess how this differs from Labour’s post-1997 model of focusing on neighbourhoods. You may also consider how successful it has been.
4) Analyse ‘Big Society’ and ‘Broken Britain’ in a way that explores their political context and perceptions of community.
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Assessment Criteria
(The actual assessment components for this assignment)
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Criteria
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Evidence of background reading and understanding of the topic
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References in text
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Examples/evidence
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Recognising the significance of the evidence/examples
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Pass mark
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Undergraduate
40%
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Performance descriptors in use;
· University of Wolverhampton Yes
· Professional or Statutory Body No
· Module specific No
· Other
(specify below) No
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Return of assessments
(Instructions for return / collection of assessments)
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This assessment is testing Module Learning outcomes
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Tick if tested here
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LO1
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Analyse the conceptualisation of community used in social policy.
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P
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LO2
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Use contemporary social policies and government documents to identify and analyse ways in which 'community' has become an increasing currency in contemporary social policy
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P
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LO3
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Evaluate debates relating community to issues around inequalities, social investment, governance and other germane topics
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P
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Always
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Module Learning Outcomes
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Assessment Criteria
The module Learning Outcomes tested by this assignment, and precise criteria against which your work will be marked are outlined in your assessment brief.
Performance Descriptors
Performance descriptors indicate how marks will be arrived at against each of the assessment criteria. The descriptors indicate the likely characteristics of work that is marked within the percentage bands indicated.
To help you further:
- Re-sit opportunities are available for students who are unable to take the first sit opportunity, or who need to re take any component.
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