SCW2312

Welfare Law, Rights & Ethics (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Understand the rule of law, distinguish social from other forms of justice, understand, the nature, scope and purpose of welfare rights, critically assess the AIWCW Code of Ethics, become familiar with consumer rights and responsibilities and practitioners' ethical obligations towards service users (citizens, residents and non-citizens), understand the principles of autonomy and heteronomy and analyse and debate practice dilemmas arising between them.

Assessment: <On-campus students> Report (1500 words): 30% + Group presentation: 20% + Exam: 50% <Off-campus students> Report (1500 words): 30% + Case study (1000 words): 20% + Exam: 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: GSC1305 or SCW1305