INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY
SWP3IDV
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore and analyse social work practice in a diverse society. Of particular consideration will be how a sense of 'otherness' or 'difference' is created and maintained. Three broad arenas of 'difference' will be featured from amongst the many forms of social and cultural diversity. These arenas are not exclusive but will in this instance be: sexuality, disability, migration and population movements. As social workers are expected to practice within a framework of social and cultural difference, the aim is to introduce and promote in students values and skills for 'difference-competent' practice.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Virginia Mansel Lees
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), EBOCE (Outreach & Community Education), EBTP (BTeachPrimary), EBTS (BTeachSecondary). 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 | Anti-oppressive social work theory and practice | Recommended | Dominelli, L 2002 | PALGRAVE, BASINGSTOKE |
| Readings | Critical social work: an introduction to theories and practices | Recommended | Allan, J, Pease, B, and Briskman, L (eds) 2003 | ALLEN & UNWIN, SYDNEY |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Virginia Mansel Lees
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word personal reflection essay | 20 | |
| one 10-minute group presentation | 20 | |
| one 1000-word team report | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word Difference-Competent essay | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word personal reflection essay | 20 | |
| one 10-minute group presentation | 20 | |
| one 1000-word team report | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word Difference-Competent essay | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Patricia McNamara
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word personal reflection essay | 20 | |
| one 10-minute group presentation | 20 | |
| one 1000-word team report | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word Difference-Competent essay | 40 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Virginia Mansel Lees
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word personal reflection essay | 20 | |
| one 10-minute group presentation | 20 | |
| one 1000-word team report | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word Difference-Competent essay | 40 |