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SWK317 - Dynamics of Loss and Grief

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Work

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(SWK404)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (SWK101) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (SWK102) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (SWK202)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

SWK101. SWK102, SWK202

Unit Description

This unit examines loss and grief in the professional context. Various frameworks are analysed in order to understand the nature and impact of loss experiences in individuals' lives. Loss and grief are considered beyond bereavement situations, so that an appreciation is developed of the range of human experiences involving loss and associated grief. Students will explore theory for working with individuals, groups and communities experiencing loss and grief.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically analyse the wide range of indicators of loss and grief.
2.	Apply loss and grief theories to a range of contexts.
3.	Analyse and critique the variables related to the experience of loss and grief.
4.	Evaluate loss and grief interventions for individuals, groups and communities.
5.	Evaluate community services and resources for supporting loss and grief work

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quiz (60 minutes)	20%	1 - Critically analyse the wide range of indicators of loss and grief. 2 - Apply loss and grief theories to a range of contexts. 3 - Analyse and critique the variables related to the experience of loss and grief.
2.	Critical reflection (1000 words)	40%	1 - Critically analyse the wide range of indicators of loss and grief. 2 - Apply loss and grief theories to a range of contexts. 3 - Analyse and critique the variables related to the experience of loss and grief. 4 - Evaluate loss and grief interventions for individuals, groups and communities. 5 - Evaluate community services and resources for supporting loss and grief work
3.	Essay (2500 words)	40%	1 - Critically analyse the wide range of indicators of loss and grief. 2 - Apply loss and grief theories to a range of contexts. 3 - Analyse and critique the variables related to the experience of loss and grief. 4 - Evaluate loss and grief interventions for individuals, groups and communities. 5 - Evaluate community services and resources for supporting loss and grief work'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR
2024	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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