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Community Development - SOCW7851
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://socialwork.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Covers a review of the history of community development; the changing nature of community work; the concept of culture in relation to community work in developing societies; different ideological approaches to community work; an analysis of the outcomes that these approaches might have on communities and the alternative models of planning and service delivery which would evolve. Using case studies, strategies for effective community development will be identified and skills in consultation and partnership building developed. Students undertake an individual analysis of a local community development project.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Identify the links between Community Development and a rights based framework for Social Development
  • Locate Community Development in within a broader framework of community work
  • Identify the impact of culture on Community Development projects
  • Consider a gender perspective in relation to Community Development projects
  • Address Issues of power and participation
  • Understand and identify community needs using a rights based approach
  • Identify the role of advocacy in community develop
  • Develop and practice effective communication skills for community development in a range of settings.

Assessment

  • Assignment (1500 words) - 30%
  • Group presentation of 20 minutes - 30%
  • Presentation write-up (2000 words) - 40%

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