Working with Diverse Communities PG (12013.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online |
UC - Canberra, Online |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Social Work | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Social Work- After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit explores diversity and intersectionality in social work practice including the relationships between culture and language, gender and sexuality, and abilities. Social workers are engaged with diverse communities. Students will explore the theoretical frameworks and practical skills for community work. Skills in creating new communities and working with established communities (including digital technologies) are developed.
1. Evaluate complex theories and practices about diversity, difference, culture, language, race, gender, ability and power and their application to social work practice in different contexts;
2. Explicate the range of theoretical approaches to community development practice in social work; and
3. Demonstrate skills in community work in a range of settings, including digital skills.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Evaluate complex theories and practices about diversity, difference, culture, language, race, gender, ability and power and their application to social work practice in different contexts;
2. Explicate the range of theoretical approaches to community development practice in social work; and
3. Demonstrate skills in community work in a range of settings, including digital skills.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024, 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 3 | 06 May 2024 | Online | Dr Tanya Lawlis |
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 1 | 20 January 2025 | Online | Dr Tanya Lawlis |
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