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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

Area: Department of Social Work
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
Tuition Patterns: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the 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.
Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Field of Education: 090501 Social Work
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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