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WS2513 - Community Work
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
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
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (60%) - Group & Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points
(four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
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Prerequisites: |
To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points
(four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level OR (admitted to course code 103804
and has successfully completed WS5516)
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Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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WS2014 WS3013 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Ann Carrington. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours workshops - 12 weeks x 2 hours
- 13 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Ann Carrington |
Lecturer:
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Dr Sue Moore. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours workshops - 12 weeks x 2 hours
- 13 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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Study Period 2,
External
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Ann Carrington. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 13 hours online activity
- 24 hours online Workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
andWWW - LearnJCUPrinted materials
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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.