Working with Communities (9426.2)

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Syllabus

This unit will extend and apply the understandings of community development principles and practice by examining in community contexts a range of activities to promote positive social change. Such activities include but are not limited to information gathering, awareness raising, advocacy, self-help, networking, and service and resource provision.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. develop an assets profile of a community;

2. identify methods of influencing policy and decision makers;

3. engage in and facilitate a range of activities directed at fostering community agendas for positive change.

Assessment Items

Contact Hours

3 hours per week.

Prerequisites

Must have passed units 9274 Advocacy for Change OR
5784 Community Development Principles and Practice OR
Permission of unit convener.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Incompatible Units

Students who have completed unit 6874 Community Work cannot enrol in this unit.

Equivalent Units

6874 Community Work.