SWK3110

Social work I

This course comprises two parts: 'Persons in society' and 'Social casework'.
Persons in society: Historical development of social work; theoretical bases, principles and methods of intervention relating to individuals, families, groups and communities, including reference to work in institutional and residential settings; values and ethics; the social variables that shape the individual's development in society.
Social casework: The principles and methods of social work with individual people. The subject integrates interdisciplinary knowledge and theory (particularly psychological and sociological), about people and their situations with broad practice principles for helping them. Both interpersonal and environmental strategies are presented. The societal (often bureaucratic) context of practice is emphasised. The number of different theoretical approaches to casework are examined.

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