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Working with Groups and Communities (SCWK90057)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject is designed to introduce students to social work practice through the interventions of group work and community work. Several theoretical frameworks for group and community work will be explored and this will be contextualised in the current policy and political climate. Using case studies and field examples the subject will explore issues of marginalisation, power, culture and diversity and how this impacts work with groups and communities. The subject aims to develop knowledge and skills in creating change through effective group work and community work practice
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate:
- An ability explain and outline the scope and theoretical underpinnings of social work practice with groups and communities
- An ability to outline the current policy and political context in which group and community work is undertaken
- An ability to critique the different practice settings in which group and community work is carried out
- An ability to analyse and evaluate key aspects of group and community work
- The application of this knowledge and skill in practice interventions with groups and communities
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- critically analyse texts and practices;
- understand recent developments in social work contexts of practice;
- link theory to practice;
- competently communicate in ways relevant to both academic and practice contexts;
- undertake independent research.
Last updated: 3 November 2022