Social Work Practice - Community Work - SOCW2006

 
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: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: SOCW1001, SOCW1002 or SOCW2007
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Analyses and critiques models and theories of community work within the contemporary social policy and economic and political context. Skills and knowledge required for effective practice are pursued. An emphasis is placed on issues of power, powerlessness and the collective processes that empower marginalised communities.

Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Have an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of and frameworks for community work
  • Identify skills needed for professional practice in community work
  • Develop competence in the application of selected skills in a range of community work situations
  • Demonstrate confidence in the integration of theory and practice as the basis for future professional development.

Assessment


  • Participation in class exercises and discussion - 20%
  • Write up (1500-2000 words) and presentation of tutorial topic - 50%
  • Write up one of the class exercises (1500 words) - 30%