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SWK301 - Working With and Developing Communities

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Work

(SWK343)

SWK101 and SWK102

Unit Description

The aim of working with communities is to enable community members to develop the expertise and experience they require to determine and pursue their collective priorities. The unit identifies and examines traditional and contemporary models of community work and social activism. Students will investigate the strengths and limitations of different models as well as develop an understanding of how each approach fits with their professional ethical base. A key focus of the unit is on drawing attention to community and individual strengths and how these can be maximised within a collaborative community focused approach.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Evaluate the theory and practice of community development.
2.	Critically apply key themes, concepts, principles and theoretical foundations of community development.
3.	Critically analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of a range of community development approaches.
4.	Critically analyse the tensions, debates and wider theoretical issues in the context of contemporary society and how they impact upon community development practice.
5.	Identify and apply resources and strategies to support effective community development work.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Written responses (3 x 350-400 words)	30%	1,2,3
2.	Case study (2000 words)	40%	2,4
3.	Essay (1500 words)	30%	1,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2023	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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