Undergraduate - UnitHSC2092 - Community development and partnership

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit	Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Offered	Berwick Second semester 2013 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Helen Ackland (Berwick), Darshini Ayton (Caulfield)

Synopsis

Students will gain understanding of the processes involved in community development and building partnerships to improve health, and the theories that underpin them. The unit examines the importance of participation and collective efforts in the social, economic and political life of the community and the contribution this makes to health development. Students will reflect critically on community development theory, concepts of social equity, empowerment, participation and the role of health professionals in community-based practice. Frameworks for community development and partnership building will be examined using a range of Australian and international case studies and current issues.

Outcomes

define community development and explain the principles which underpin it;
describe and discuss a range of theories for promoting change in communities and organizations - including their strengths and limitations;
critically appraise the concepts of social equity, empowerment, participation and engagement, as well as the role of health professionals in community-based practice;
demonstrate an understanding of the role and principles of advocacy in achieving individual and community empowerment;
explain key stages in developing a community response to a health-related issue;
identify roles and skills for working collaboratively with community members and a range of stakeholders to create change;
analyse contemporary issues and debates regarding evaluation of community development approaches

Assessment

Tutorial attendance hurdle requirement of 80%
Essay: 1500 words, 30%
Case study: 1500 words, 30%
Written report: 2000 words, 40 %

Chief examiner(s)

Darshini Ayton

Prerequisites

HSC2101 or HSC1072.