SWK4410 - Community work: Theory and practice

Leader(s): Dr Philip Mendes

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2009 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Singapore First semester 2009 (Flexible)

Synopsis

This unit explores the concept of 'community' and its applications in Australian society; the theory and practice of the various community work models (social planning, community development and social action); the role of community work in social work activities; and the skills involved in the practice of community work.

Objectives

On completion of this unit students should be able to understand and evaluate different perspectives 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

SWK3120 and SWK3180. Social Work units are available only within the context of the Bachelor of Social Work degree, or with permission.