SWRK1010
20 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course develops understandings of social justice as it relates to social work practice. Historical and contemporary debates regarding inequality are examined, focussing on the ways inequality is constructed and experienced through income, race and gender. Critical thinking skills are also developed as students consider their lived experience in relation to social work professional values and ethics
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe and apply a foundational understanding of core social work values outlined in the AASW Code of Ethics.
2. Analyse and discuss inequality as it relates to specific demographic and identity groups in Australian society.
3. Convey critical analysis in written form.
4. Identify how their values, ethics and lived experience shape professional practice.
5. Identify and display skills in working effectively in groups.
6. Develop and apply foundational research skills.
Content
Topics will include:
- Inequality in society
- Current inequalities in Australian society (e.g. Income, race, gender)
- Social work responses to inequality
- Group dynamics and group theory
- Professional ethics and professional practice
Requisite
Students cannot enrol in this course if they have previously successfully completed SWRK1001. Students must be active in Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [12317].
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Literature Critical Analysis
Written Assignment: Policy Discussion Paper
Presentation: Group Presentation
Journal: Professional and Personal Learning Journal
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
Lectorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Lectorial-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 3
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 8
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 8
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 3
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per day for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Workshop-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
Lectorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Lectorial-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 8
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 3
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 8
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 3
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
Workshop-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per day for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Workshop-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- SWRK1010 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 214.3 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.