SPSW3070Regional Social Policy and Planning

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Description

In this course students examine how social planning practice and techniques fit with community and policy development through regional focus. Students will explore aspects including locational disadvantage, community development and the relevance of ecological sustainability to the social services sector. Relevant project work is undertaken to develop knowledge and skills in social planning practice in relation to other professions.

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept, principles and application of ecological sustainability and their relevance to the social and community services sector.

2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concept of regionalism.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of political social and planning processes.

4. Demonstrate an appreciation of the impact of location on economic standards of living, social structure, sense of community, environmental quality, political processes and cultural experience.

5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of relevant legislative and policy contexts and policy development.

6. Demonstrate community engagement and lobbying.

Content

1. Regionalism;
2. Ecologically sustainable development;
3. Planning structures and processes;
4. Relevant legislative and policy frameworks;
5. Social capital and citizen participation;
6. Relevance to social and community sector work.

Assumed knowledge

A knowledge base developed in SWRK1001 Introduction to Social Work (formerly SWRK1010) and SWRK2001 Social Work Theory and Practice 1 (formerly SWRK2100) or equivalent courses.

Assessment items

Presentation: Oral Assessment, Data Analysis and Manipulation Written Task

Online Learning Activity: Contribution to Online Discussions of Ethical Issues

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Contribution to Face-to-Face Discussions of Ethical issues

Contact hours

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