SWK3210

Contexts of social work practice I

(ART)

Ms L Hewitt, Professor T Brown and Dr P Mendes

6 points + 6 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: A pass in SWK3130, SWK3150, SWK3190

Synopsis: The subject comprises three parts: /Human development II0, /Social work research II0 and /Social policy and administration II0. /Human development II0 looks at variations in human behaviour and the impact of specific life crises. /Social work research II0 focuses on data analysis, including statistical analysis of quantitative data, analysis of demographic data, and analysis of qualitative data. /Social policy and administration II0 deals with the crisis in the welfare state and theoretical bases and models of welfare.

Assessment: /Human development II0 - written assignment (1500 words): 33.3% + /Social work research II0 - take-home examination (1500 words): 33.3% + /Social policy and administration II0 - written assignment (1500 words): 33.3%