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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

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

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Area: Department of Social Work
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
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.
Field of Education: 090501 Social Work
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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