300888 (v.3) SW 111- Introduction to Social Work

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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
Syllabus:	Historical influences within social work in Australia in Australia and internationally. Diversity within social work knowledge in practice. Professionalism in social work. The construction of the 'client' in social work. The interconnectedness between social work. Social work clients and the broader social contexts. The reflective use of 'self' in social work practice. Ethical dimensions to social work.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Identify and critically discuss themes influencing social work as a profession. Analyse social work responses to social work issues. Demonstrate an awareness of the reflective 'use of self'within social work. Outline the interconnectedness between social work, social work clients and the broader social context. Perform elementary scholarship within the social sciences demonstrated by effectively completing scheduled written tasks within this unit, incorporating adequate and appropriate referencing in written work and providing evidence of adequate and appropriate research in written papers (including selective use of electronic sources).
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:	O'Connor, I., Wilson, J. and Setterlund, D. (2003), Social Work and Welfare Practice (4th edition). South Melbourne, Longman.
Unit Texts:	Farman-Farmaian, S. and Munker, D. (1992), Daughter of Persia: a Woman's Journey from her Father's Harem Through the Islamic Revolution, New York, Crown. Humphreys, M. (1995), Empty Cradles, London, Corgi. Ife, J. (1997), Rethinking Social Work. Towards Critical Practice, South Melbourne, Longman. O'Connor, I., Wilson, J. and Setterlund, D. (2003), Social Work and Welfare Practice (4th edition). South Melbourne, Longman.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous written assessment comprising 2-3 reports and essays totalling 70-80% of the total marks for the unit plus an end of semester examination for 20-30%. This is grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y