SWK4410

Community work: Theory and practice (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Philip Mendes

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2004 (Flexible)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2005 (Flexible)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students should be able to understand and evaluate different perspecitives on the nature of community; understand and evaluate the difference models of community work, their ideological bases and the skills they involve; and apply this knowledge to the practice of community work within social work setting.

Assessment: Interview with community development worker (1000 words): 20% + Essay (3500 words): 80%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week

Prerequisites: SWK3240, SWK3120. Social Work units are available only within the context of the Bachelor of Social Work degree, or with permission.