Offering Information
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Course Team
Kate Saxton
Summary
HSW1500 is a foundational course in the Social Work and Human Services programs designed to offer students an introduction to community work in the Social and Community Services Industry (SACS). The SACS Industry encompasses a large number of government and non-government human services organisations delivering a broad range of services… For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThe course introduces students to community development within the context of the Social and Community Services Industry in Australia. It examines community development and distinguishes this approach from other ways of working with marginalised groups of people. Students are provided with the opportunity to engage in identifying, examining and refining collaborative responses to issues affecting marginalised groups locally, regionally, nationally and globally.
Requisites
Course Anti-requisite
Offerings
Trimester 1
OL-TWMBA-TR1
Trimester 3
OL-TWMBA-TR3
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Define community development and distinguish it from other methods used to respond to marginalised groups;
2.
Analyse social, economic, cultural and political contexts as they pertain to SACS;
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role and scope of non-government organisations in society;
4.
Prepare submissions, access resources, design publicity, develop lobbying strategies, recruit and utilise volunteers and develop practical solutions to address community problems;
5.
Identify and evaluate strategies appropriate to the design, development, implementation and evaluation of community development programs and services in local, regional and international contexts;
6.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in the analysis and discussion of key principles and issues of community development;
7.
Demonstrate ethical research and enquiry skills by accessing resources for use in course assessment and adhering to norms of academic integrity.
Topics
Community Development Theory (20%)
Community Development Models (20%)
Community Development in Australia and Globally (20%)
Community Development Principles (20%)
Community Development in Practice (20%)
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.