SWRK1020
20 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course develops students understanding 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 youth, ageing and sexuality. 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 2 - 2024
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 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 identify 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. Youth, ageing, sexuality)
- 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 SWRK1002. Students must have successfully completed SWRK1001 or SWRK1010. Students must be active in Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [12317].
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Written Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Written Assignment 2
Presentation: Oral Presentation
Presentation: Group Presentation
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
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 1 week(s) starting in week 12
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 3
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 8
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 week(s) 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 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Lectorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Lectorial-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
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 3
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 8
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 week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
Workshop-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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