2802 (v.6) Behavioural Science 271

Area:

Department of Social Work and Social Policy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1638 (v.7) Behavioural Science 171 or any previous version

Syllabus:

This unit draws on material covered in BS 171, particularly social constructionism, postmodernism and culture as they relate to physical health-illness, mental health-illness and ability-disability continuums. Emphasis is placed on the student achieving a critical understanding of the dynamic interplay and relationships between the various perspectives covered in the unit.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- The ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge that forms the basis of understanding and responding to physical health-illness, mental health-illness and ability-disability. Able to demonstrate anunderstanding of the key stakeholders, conceptual frameworks, legislation and policies that have been developed in the relevant areas. Critically analyse normative and historical discourses in physical health-illness, mental health-illness and ability-disability fields. Articulate and critically assess the broad range of roles Social Workers and other human service professionals undertake in this field. Critically examine personal values and the role of theory in working with physical health-illness, mental health-illness and ability-disability.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Barnes, M. and Bowl, R. (2001). Taking Over the Asylum: Empowerment and Mental Health. Lond, Palgrave. Hamilton, M., Kellehear, A. and Rumbold, G. (2002). Drug Use in Australia: A Harm Minimisation Approach. South Melbourne, Oxford University Press. Parker, I., Georgaca, E. and Harper, D. et al (1995). Deconstructing Psychopathology. London, Sage Publication. AIHW. (2002). 2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: Detailed findings. Canberra, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Alexander, C. ed (1996). Gay and Lesbian Mental Health: A Sourcebook for Practitioners. New York, Harrington Park Press. Anthony, W.A. (1993). The Guiding Vision of the Mental Health Service System in the 1990s. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal. 16(4) 11-23.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 40%. Essay 45%, Tutorials 15%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Esperance Community College	Semester 1	Y