GSC4310

Building practice wisdom in social welfare

(ART)

Dr John Solas

12 points + 2 hours per week + First or Second semester + Gippsland and OCDL + Prerequisite: GSC4309 + Corequisite: GSC4311

Synopsis: This unit surveys and analyses the epistemological foundation of social welfare. It deconstructs orthodox conceptualizations of "knowledge" that predominantly inform social welfare practice, and contrasts these with postmodern and post-structuralist interpretations. Particular emphasis is placed on a critical examination of the power of knowledge and its relationship to practice wisdom in social welfare.

Assessment: Research paper (6,000 words): 60% + Learning contract (1000 words): 20% + Viva (3,500 word equivalent): 20%