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3677 (v.10) SW 322 - Community Social Work
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
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3676 (v.8) SW 321 - Critical Reflective Praxis or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Social Work theory and practice in the community context - the theory, history, processes and practice of community work in Australia and elsewhere. Skills and resources relevant to community practice. Integration of personal and professional values, skills and knowledge in social work practice at the community level. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the sociology of communities and community work theory, as a theoretical base for social work practice at a community level. Examined the process and practice of community work in Australia and elsewhere. Acquired particular skills relevant to community development and basic knowledge of appropriate community recourses. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Kenny, S. (1999), Developing Communities for the Future: Community Development in Australia. Melbourne, Nelson. Thorpe, R., Petruchenia, J. and Hughes, L. (1994), Community Work or Social Change- An Australian Perspective. Melbourne, Iremonger. Kelly, T.and Sewell. (1988), With Head, Heart and Hand. Brisbane, Boolarong Press. Twelvetrees, A. (1991), Community Work. London, MacMillan. McArdle, J. (1998), Resource Manual for Facilitators in Community Development, Vol. 1 and 11. Melbourne, Vista Publications. Coover, C. (1985), Resource Manual for a Living Revolution. Philadelphia, New Society. NCOSS, (1991), The Community Action Handbook, Sydney. |
Unit Texts: | Ife, J. (2002), Community Development-Community-Based Alternatives in an Age of Globalisation. Australia, Longman. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 20%, Major Project 40%, Reflection on presentation 10%, Tutorial Papers (2) 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90501 Social Work | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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