WS2513 - Community Work

This subject introduces students to a range of issues relating to the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful and progressive community work practice. Included in this exploration will be: a consideration of the concept of community; critical perspectives on the nature and meaning of community practice; values and ideologies; roles and processes in community work; current trends in community work theory and the critiques and contradictions of theory and practice.

Learning Outcomes

• become familiar with a number of models and theories of community work practice and the ideological and value positions associated with them;
• develop a critical appreciation of strategies and roles for developing sustainable communities;
• develop a critical understanding of the concept of community; the nature of community work and community development and the relevance of these to contemporary societies and social welfare practice;
• develop an awareness of the knowledge and skills necessary for effective, progressive community work practice;
• be able to apply and adapt the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and progressive community work practice.

Subject Assessment

• Volunteer Training Worshop/Resource - (40%)
• Case Study Analysis (group and individual components) - (60%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.