REFLECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL WORK
SWP2REF
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore and critically reflect upon their own communication as well as communication in the world around them. They also begin to examine social work communication. The subject is underpinned by an ecological-developmental conceptual framework. Communication between individuals and within and with couples, families, groups, organisations and communities is addressed. Students are experientially introduced to beginning interpersonal communication skills. They are also encouraged to experiment with and reflect upon a range of creative forms of communication and multimedia. Communication within contexts of diversity, along with the ethics of communication are emphasised throughout the subject.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed all subject from (SWP1SWB). Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW). All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Communicating as professionals | Prescribed | Archee, Raymond; Mohan, Terry, 1930; Gurney, Myra, 2013 | 3RD EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING AUSTRALIA |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darran Stonehouse
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via blended.
"Fifteen hours of lectures over the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word review | 25 | |
| one 2,000 word essay | 50 | |
| one team presentation (10 minutes per student) | 25 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in 2nd week of semester."
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via blended.
"Fifteen hours of lectures over the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word review | 25 | |
| one 2,000 word essay | 50 | |
| one team presentation (10 minutes per student) | 25 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Patricia McNamara
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via blended.
"Fifteen hours of lectures over the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word review | 25 | |
| one 2,000 word essay | 50 | |
| one team presentation (10 minutes per student) | 25 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via blended.
"Fifteen hours of lectures over the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word review | 25 | |
| one 2,000 word essay | 50 | |
| one team presentation (10 minutes per student) | 25 |