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SWRK3001

Social Work Theory & Practice 3

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Learning in this course is organised around practice scenarios where violence is a central issue of concern. Students will work through major social work methods of intervention: casework, groupwork, community work and social action. They will become familiar with and be able to discuss, the theoretical bases for their assessments and decision-making in practice. Self-awareness, analysis of political contexts and commitment to social justice goals are fundamental themes throughout SWRK3001.

Class time will be spent in discussion, field visits, small group work, skills practice, and group presentations. Students will be expected to integrate learning from their second year theory and practice subject and field placement with learning in this course. This course constitutes essential preparation for the third year field placement.

Objectives 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the prevalence, nature and impact of violence and trauma on individuals, groups and communities
2. Demonstrate an understanding of casework, group work and community work interventions that are applicable to the area of violence and trauma
3. Make, justify, and articulate informed decisions about appropriate casework, group work and community work responses to particular instances of violence and trauma
4. Understand and critique the use of evidence based practice in social work
5. Locate appropriate research evidence to inform decision making
6. Increase understanding of social work theories, models and interventions that are applicable to the area of violence and trauma
7. Critically apply the theories, models and interventions to case scenarios, and during skills sessions
8. Articulate personal assumptions, beliefs and values in relation to violence
9. Develop and articulate strategies and skills to deal with confronting material encountered in the professional context
Content Learning in this course is organised around practice scenarios where violence is a central issue of concern. Students will work through major social work methods of intervention: casework, groupwork, community work and social action. They will become familiar with and be able to discuss, the theoretical bases for their assessments and decision-making in practice. Self-awareness, analysis of political contexts and commitment to social justice goals are fundamental themes throughout SWRK3001.
Replacing Course(s) SWRK3100A -Social Work Theory & Practice 3A.
Transition Students who have successfully completed SWRK3100A are not eligible for enrolment in this course.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Successfully completed the first and second year of the Bachelor of Social Work.
Students must also be enrolled in SWRK3003 - Field Education 3.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Experience Based Learning
Workshop
Assessment Items
Examination: Oral Oral assessment relating to material covered in class. Conducted week 7. Worth 60%.
Essays / Written Assignments Worth 40%, (Word limit 2,500 words)

Individual graded assessment - All individual assessment items must be submitted/attempted to successfully pass this course.
Projects There are two ungraded assessment tasks in this course (satisfactory/unsatisfactory). Students must successfully complete these assessment tasks to pass the course. Task one is a written task of up to 1,500 words. Task 2 is a group presentation, undertaken in class time, without a written component.
Contact Hours Workshop: for 9 hour(s) per Week for 7 weeks
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work and associated combined degree programs.
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for SWRK3001