SWK4430

Cross-cultural Social Work: Theory and Practice

(ART)

Max Liddell and Dr Chris Trotter

6 points + 3 hours per week + First Semester + Caulfield + On-campus and distance education + Prerequisites: SWK3180 + Prohibitions: SWK4530, SWK4550

Synopsis: This subject enables students to develop a framework for working with people in a multicultural society, and to understand the complexity of cultural factors in people's lives. It covers the broad history of Australian immigration and current debates, the common needs of migrant and/or ethnic groups and available services, and identifies the culturally-based assumptions which may be applied to definitions of social need. It identifies the principles and practices necessary for culturally sensitive practice, and enables students to practice these in tutorials.

Assessment: One assignment (3000 words) 66.6% + analysis of role play (1500 words) 33.3%