Undergraduate - UnitSWK2140 - Social welfare and practice with communities

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Synopsis

The unit intends to help students develop knowledge and insight into the everyday activities of community work and the theoretical assumptions that underpin community work and how these relate, in particular, to the child welfare and aged care contexts.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Discuss the concept of community and community work, including that ways it may apply to child welfare and aged care contexts;
2. Compare different models community work including community development, community organization, social action and social planning;
3. Understand the value and ideological bases of community work, including that ways these may apply to child welfare and aged care contexts; and
4. Understand appropriate ethical behaviors and standards in community work.
5. Critically analyze how different types of organizations influences community work with emphasis on child welfare and aged care settings.
6. Understand the roles, strategies and skills central to community work.

Assessment

Assignment of 1,000 words worth 40% of the unit mark - interview of a community development worker or attendance at a community group meeting or forum.
Assignment of 3,500 words worth 60% of the unit mark - analysis of a contemporary community development project

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Kerry Brydon

Contact hours

Students will attend up to three hours of direct teaching classes per week and are expected to complete nine hours of independent study each week.