Disabling Societies: The Sociologies of Ageing and Disability
Course learning outcomes:
CLO1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of key historical and contemporary sociological theories and concepts of disability and ageing
CLO2 Examine the relationship between society and its institutions, disability and ageing
Continuous Assessment 1.1: Critical Review: Models of Disability: 1200 words: 25%
Criteria Outstanding performance Exceeds core requirements Meets core requirements Fails to meet core requirements
Demonstrates understanding of
the course content to formulate a
clear overview of critical disability
studies that recognises key
debates within the discipline 20%
Demonstrates excellent
understanding of course content.
Formulates a clear, coherent and
insightful overview of critical
disability studies. Critically,
analytically and insightfully
ecognises and engages in key
debates in the field of critical
disability studies.
Demonstrates clear understanding
of course content. Formulates a
clear and coherent overview of
critical disability studies.
Recognises and attempts to
critically engage in key debates in
the field of critical disability
studies.
Demonstrates reasonable
understanding of course content.
Formulates a basic overview of
critical disability studies. To an
extent, attempts to recognise key
debates in the field of critical
disability studies with some e
ors
in comprehension.
Does not demonstrate reasonable
understanding of course content.
Does not formulate a clear
overview of critical disability
studies. Does not recognise key
debates in the field of critical
disability studies.
Draws on course content to
identify, describe and critically
analyse two distinct models of
disability 30%
Draws on course content to clearly
identify and succinctly but
comprehensively describe two
distinct models of disability.
Critically and logically analyses
each of the two models identified
and described. Arguments are
cohesive and insightful and are
consistently supported by course
eadings.
Draws on course content to clearly
identify and succinctly describe
two distinct models of disability.
Critically analyses each of the two
models identified and described.
Arguments are cohesive and are
supported by course readings
Draws on course content to
identify two distinct models of
disability and provide a basic
description for each. Attempts to
critically analyse each of the two
models identified and described.
Attempts to incorporate course
eadings.
Does not draw on course content
to identify and adequately
describe two distinct models of
disability. Does not adequately
analyse two distinct models of
disability that incorporates course
eadings.
Critically discusses the implications
of applying the different models of
disability in practice 20%
Clearly, critically, and analytically
discusses the implications of
applying the different models of
disability in practice. Makes clear
and compelling connections
etween models of disability and
ways they are experienced by
people living with disability.
Clearly and critically discusses the
implications of applying the
different models of disability in
practice. Makes clear connections
etween models of disability and
ways they are experienced by
people living with disability.
To an extent, critically discusses
the implications of applying the
different models of disability in
practice. Makes some connections
etween models of disability and
ways they are experienced by
people living with disability.
Does not critically discusses the
implications of applying the
different models of disability in
practice. Does not make
connections between models of
disability and ways they are
experienced by people living with
disability.
Integrates relevant scholarly
literature to support arguments
and employs appropriate
eferencing conventions to cite the
literature used in the discussion
and the reference list 15%
Outstanding integration of
elevant and discerning scholarly
literature to support arguments at
a very high standard. No e
ors in
eferencing conventions used to
cite the literature used in the
discussion and the reference list
Strong integration of relevant
scholarly literature to support
arguments at a high standard.
Almost no e
ors in referencing
conventions used to cite the
literature used in the discussion
and the reference list
Attempts to integrate relevant
scholarly literature to support
arguments at an acceptable
standard. Some e
ors in
eferencing conventions used to
cite the literature used in the
discussion and the reference list
Does not integrate relevant
scholarly literature to support
arguments at an acceptable
standard. Significant e
ors in
eferencing conventions used to
cite the literature used in the
discussion and the reference list
Expresses ideas clearly, logically
and without any e
ors (spelling,
grammar, typos) 15%
Evidence of exceptional
communication skills with
grammatically co
ect professional
writing that incorporates academic
style conventions.
Very well communicated ideas
with grammatically co
ect
professional writing that
incorporates academic style
conventions.
Competently communicated ideas
with grammatically co
ect
professional writing that
incorporates academic style
conventions.
Does not express ideas in a
grammatically competent way
and/or fails to use academic style
conventions to an acceptable
level.
Comments
Grade:
Continuous Assessment 1.1: Critical Review 1200 words: 20%
Assessment description
For this assessment, in 1200 words you will write a critical review of critical disability studies as an academic discipline and you will identify and critically review two different models of disability and their implications in practice settings. It is expected that you will read, reflect and critically analyse the readings presented around disability studies as well as use literature you source via li
ary to support the position you take in the assignment.
Assessment aims
This assessment develops your ability to critically review texts on disability studies and to critically analyse the characteristics, applications and implications of various models of disability. The assessment aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to critically address the needs of people living with disability in a range of social contexts and in your workplace practices.
By completing this assessment, you would be meeting the following course objectives:
CO1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of key historical and contemporary sociological theories and concepts of disability and ageing
CO2. Examine the relationship between society and its institutions, disability and ageing
Assessment criteria
1. Demonstrates understanding of the course content to formulate a clear overview of critical disability studies and key debates within the discipline.
2. Draws on course content to identify and critically review two distinct models of disability.
3. Critically discusses the implications of each model of disability in practice.
4. Integrates relevant scholarly literature to support arguments and employs appropriate referencing conventions to cite the literature used in the discussion and the reference list.
5. Expresses ideas clearly, logically and without any e
ors (spelling, grammar, typos).
Assessment Instructions
To complete this assessment you will first need to read and comprehend course readings from weeks 1-3 (see the essential and recommended reading list each week.
Your critical review should be structured in the following manner:
Introduction (150 words)
· The introduction should succinctly outline the structure of the paper and the main arguments it will address.
Main Body (900 words)
· The main body should contain:
1. A critical review of critical disability studies as a sociological discipline. Include a succinct outline of how and why the field emerged as an academic discipline and a critical review of key debates within the field. Approximately 300 words.
2. A critical review of two different models of disability. Choose one model that sits with individualising perspectives and one that sits with social perspectives. Include a description of key characteristics of both models you choose; and a critical discussion of the implications of applying both models in service contexts for people living with disability. Give examples to illustrate your arguments. Approximately 600 words (300 for each model).
Conclusion (150 words)
· The concluding remarks should succinctly
ing the paper to a logical conclusion.
References
· The reference list should contain a minimum of eight scholarly sources that demonstrate engagement with sociological literature.