307046 (v.1) SW 601 - Introduction to Community
| Area: | Department of Social Work and Social Policy |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Students undertake a research project or develop a community development initiative or conduct an evaluation of an existing project in either a local or international context. The format of this project is negotiated with the supervisor. Quantitative or qualitative strategies or a combination of both in undertaking the project. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Critically discussed 'community' both as a concept and a site for practice. Identified approaches relevant for practice within a particular community. Justified specific strategies for a particular context. Discussed roles and relationships among different stakeholders involved in a particular community. Demonstrated the ability to be reflective about community focused practice. |
| 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: | Bishop, A. (2002), Becoming an Ally: breaking the cycle of oppression (second edition). Crows Nest, Allen and Unwin. Winter, I. (2000), Social capital and public policy in Australia. Melbourne, AIFS. |
| Unit Texts: | Ife, J.W. (2002), Community Development: Community-Based Alternatives in an Age of Globalisation. Frenchs Forest, Pearson Education. Kenny, S. (1999), Developing Communities for the Future: Community Development in Australia (second edition). South Melbourne, Nelson. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 30%, Introductory discussion 10%, Peer assessment 10%, Project report 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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