Undergraduate - UnitSWK4031 - Working with complexity

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Synopsis

This unit uses a range of case studies to assist the student in working through the complex issues faced by many social work clients. The unit asks the students to reflect on their knowledge and theory to draw upon appropriate assessment and intervention techniques for a range of social work situation.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Develop the ability to critically reflect on their own values and how this impacts on social work practice
2. Develop an understanding and appreciation of the depth and complexity of use of self in professional practice
3. Develop an understanding of complexity in areas such as but not limited to ageing, cultural and linguistic diversity, class, family dysfunction, violence, poverty and disability.
4. Develop an understanding of theoretical approaches and models of practice to be able to respond to the complexity of diversity in social work practice.
5. Develop a framework for dealing with complexity in social work and the ability to develop appropriate strategies and interventions

Assessment

Assignment 1: 1500words - 40%
Assignment 2: 3000 words - 60%

Chief examiner(s)

Marija Dragic

Contact hours

On campus students will be required to attend a 2 hour lecture per week and undertake 10 hours of private research and study.

Off-campus attendance requirements

Off-campus students are expected to undertake 144 hours per semester in private study, completing readings and other tasks as outlined on the Blackboard site in the off-campus Unit Guide, and to complete three assignment tasks.

Prerequisites

SWK3180 for 2012