3676 (v.8) SW 321 - Critical Reflective Praxis

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Area:	Department of Social Work and Social Policy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	2801 (v.7) SW 262 - Fieldwork Practice 1 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Ideology and social work praxis - the political economy of social work practice. The impact of critical theory. Radical humanism, feminism, anti-racist theory and postmodernism on social work theory and practice. Integrating personal philosophy with political practice.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Examined the ideological and political bases of social work practice. Identified the implications of a global political economy perspective for social work theory and practice in modern day societies. Examined traditional and contemporary models and strategies of social work practice from a critical and human rights perspective. Understood the historical basis of emancipatory social work practice. Demonstrated an understanding of the relationshipbetween social work and industrial issues. Utilised appropriate strategies and skills associated with critical perspectives as they pertain to social work 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:	Fook, J. (1993), Radical Casework, A Theory of Practice. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Healey, K. (2000), Social Work Practices: Contemporary Perspectives on Change. London, Sage. Howe, D. (1992), Social Work Theory and Practice. Aldershot, Ashgate. Leonard, P. (1985), Personality and Ideology. London, MacMillian. Mulally, R. (1997), Structural Social Work Ideology: Theory and Practice. Toronto, Oxford University Press. Pease, B. and Fook, J. (1999). Transforming Social Work Practice. Sydney, Allen and Unwin.
Unit Texts:	IFE, J. (2001), Human Rights and Social Work: Towards Rights-Bases Practice. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. IFE, J. (1997), Rethinking Social Work: Towards Critical Practice. Melbourne, Longman. Leonard, P. (1997), Postmodern Welfare: Reconstructing an Emancipartory Project. London, Sage.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Major Assignment 55%, Tutorial Readings 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y