Working with Community

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOWK 2001
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Course ID
202757
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Campus
Online, Magill, Mt Gambier, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will enable students to examine and apply approaches to community work in diverse contexts to address contemporary community issues. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of International global issues; strategies and tactics in community work; needs assessment; social capital; racism and anti- racist strategies; principles of empowerment and ethical dilemmas in community work; reflexive practice, shared responsibilities and accountability to community/ies.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge in community work and the contested notions of community in the context of social work and human service work
  • Articulate application of community work processes within a human rights and social justice framework
  • Identify and evaluate the various models of community work and examine their basic features and applicability in various settings
  • Identify and apply relevant strategies for working collaboratively with community members on issues pertinent to diverse communities

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF2023 UO Working with Community at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed WELF2010 Working with Community at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

Susan Kenny, Tammy Hand, 2022-10-27, Developing Communities 6e, Cengage AU

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Case Study – 40%
  • 60%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership
Bachelor of Social Work