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...

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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 recognises 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 errors 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 readings. 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 readings. 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 readings. 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 between 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 between 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 between 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 referencing conventions to cite the literature used in the discussion and the reference list 15% Outstanding integration of relevant and discerning scholarly literature to support arguments at a very high standard. No errors in referencing 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 errors 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 errors in referencing 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 errors in referencing conventions used to cite the literature used in the discussion and the reference list Expresses ideas clearly, logically and without any errors (spelling, grammar, typos) 15% Evidence of exceptional communication skills with grammatically correct professional writing that incorporates academic style conventions. Very well communicated ideas with grammatically correct professional writing that incorporates academic style conventions. Competently communicated ideas with grammatically correct 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 library 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 errors (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 bring the paper to a logical conclusion. References · The reference list should contain a minimum of eight scholarly sources that demonstrate engagement with sociological literature.