SWK4520

Social work IV

Associate Professor C Goddard and Ms D Strong

8 points
* 4 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: SWK4510

Objectives This subject comprises two sections: `Genericism' and `Social and behavioural studies II'. The specific learning objectives for `Genericism' are for students to know and understand the limitations of current theoretical approaches to social work practice; reflect upon their practice to date and how this has been influenced by their values and attitudes as well as external factors such as agency setting; reflect upon key concepts of social work. On successful completion of the options in `Social and behavioural studies II' students should have an in-depth understanding of a specific field of social work practice, and be aware of the major theoretical and practice issues in the area.

Synopsis. `Genericism' is used as a basis for the integration of social work knowledge and practice. `Social and behavioural studies II' provides a second range of options relevant to social work practice from which students choose one. Options vary according to the availability of staff.

Assessment `Genericism' - One written assignment (4000 words): 60%
* `Social and behavioural studies II' - One written assignment (2000 words): 40%
* Both parts must be passed to obtain an overall pass in the subject.

Prescribed texts

Goddard C and Carew R Responding to children Longman, 1993 (for `Genericism')
Reading lists available from the department (for `Social and behavioural studies II')