Courses Handbook 2009

307046 (v.2) SW 601- Community Development Theory and Practice I


Area: Department of Social Work
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
Lecture: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus: Introduction to core theoretical concepts, principles and responsibilities essential to contemporary community development practice. Critical discussion and appraisal of historical and contemporary discourses of 'community' and 'community development', including emerging models emphasising capacity building, partnerships and promoting stronger communities. Critical exploration of influences and debates shaping community development practice locally and internationally through case studies of community practice models, programs or strategies.
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
Field of Education: 090501 Social Work
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Not Online
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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