Undergraduate - UnitSWK3220 - Social work in a globalised world

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit	Department of Social Work
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Day) Caulfield First semester 2013 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Robyn Mason

Synopsis

This unit is an introduction to the field of social work, its history, theory and knowledge base, ethics, and role in the human services. The application of social work research knowledge in tackling disadvantage is highlighted.

Outcomes

At the conclusion of this unit students should be able to understand and debate the nature of social work, its role and function in society; to begin to critically analyse that role; to understand and debate the role of ethics in social work; and to articulate the role of research in tackling human disadvantage.

Assessment

Essay (2250 words): 50% Essay (2250 words): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Robyn Mason

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Completion of 48 Points at tertiary level. Social Work units are available only within the context of the Bachelor of Social Work degree, or with permission.