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Working with Groups and Communities (SCWK90057)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written essay
| Mid semester | 40% |
Case study
| End of semester | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 50% of tutorials in order to pass the subject | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Coordinator Kath Sellick Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (8 x 1.5 hour lectures; 8 x 1.5 hour tutorials) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 10 February 2020 to 5 April 2020 Last self-enrol date 21 February 2020 Census date 28 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 April 2020 Assessment period ends 1 May 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be available on LMS
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Social Work - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022