SOCIAL WORK IN AN UNEQUAL WORLD
SWP1SWB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore the impacts of poverty and inequality on individuals and communities locally and globally. Poverty is one formof inequality which is used to illustrate the structural foundations of inequality and its consequences for individuals, families and communities. Other forms of inequality are also analysed. Individual andsocietal understandings of social issues and public policy responses related to the impact of inequality and its prevention are explored. Concepts of social justice, rights and inclusions are utilised to analyse conditions of inequality and the role of social work. In particular students will explore the actions taken in human service organisations through their services to address inequality including interventions, research, advocacy and social action.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), EBOCE (BOutRchCommEd), EBTOCE (BTeachOutRchCommEd), EBPHEB (BPhys&HlthEd), AMID (MIntDev), HZHSID (Bachelor Health Science Bachelor of International Development), AMIDH (BIntDev Hons), EBTP (BTeachPrimary), EBTS (BTeachSecondary, EVEDB (BEd). 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 | Australia's welfare wars revisited, | Recommended | Mendes, P. | UNSW 2008 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the impact of poverty and inequality on individuals, families and communities in Australia and identify a range of policy responses and perspectives that have been implemented to address these issues.
- Activities:
- The subject is taught in a blended mode. There are two, one-hour, face-to-face lectures to introduce each enquiry. There are 11 X 2-hour, face-to-face workshops in this subject.
02. Demonstrate knowledge of how inequality and poverty are manifested in Australian society and present a critical analysis of the causes, impacts and consequences
- Activities:
- The subject is taught in a blended mode. There are two, one-hour, face-to-face lectures to introduce each enquiry. There are 11 X 2-hour, face-to-face workshops in this subject.
03. Identify the key issues confronting the world#s poorest nations and the responses made to these issues.
- Activities:
- The subject is taught in a blended mode. There are two, one-hour, face-to-face lectures to introduce each enquiry. There are 11 X 2-hour, face-to-face workshops in this subject.
Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darran Stonehouse
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in the second week of semester"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten online quizzes | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word individual written analytical paper | 40 | 02 | |
| one on-line individual task equivalent to 200-words | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| one team presentation equivalent to 2,000-words | 25 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dianne Cox
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop commences in second week of semester and runs for 11-weeks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten online quizzes | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word individual written analytical paper | 40 | 02 | |
| one on-line individual task equivalent to 200-words | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| one team presentation equivalent to 2,000-words | 25 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop commences in second week of semester and runs for 11-weeks."
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten online quizzes | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word individual written analytical paper | 40 | 02 | |
| one on-line individual task equivalent to 200-words | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| one team presentation equivalent to 2,000-words | 25 | 01, 02 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop commences in second week of semester and runs for 11-weeks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten online quizzes | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word individual written analytical paper | 40 | 02 | |
| one on-line individual task equivalent to 200-words | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| one team presentation equivalent to 2,000-words | 25 | 01, 02 |