swp2swb social work in an unequal world
SOCIAL WORK IN AN UNEQUAL WORLD
SWP2SWB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore issues of inequality in Australia and in other parts of the world. The subject focusses particular attention on poverty as a key form of inequality and one which significantly impacts on people's wellbeing and opportunities. Students will examine the contested nature of studies of inequality and poverty and consider how these reflect different sources of information, values, beliefs and ideologies. They will also consider and critically evaluate historical and contemporary responses to poverty, particularly those delivered through social welfare systems and international development efforts. Throughout the subject, concepts of social justice and human rights are utilised to critically analyse the role of social workers and other professionals in addressing conditions of inequality and poverty in both national and global contexts.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarran Stonehouse
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SWP1SWB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students enrolled in HZSKB must be enrolled in Semester 1 instance. Students enrolled in EVEDB or EBPHEB or EBOXEB must be enrolled in Semester 2 instance.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding Poverty | Recommended | Serr, K. 2006 | Federation Press |
| Readings | The Poverty Wars | Recommended | Saunders, P. 2005 | UNSW Press |
| Readings | Down and Out: Poverty and Exclusion in Australia | Recommended | Saunders, P. 2011 | Policy Press |
| Readings | Global Poverty: How global governance is failing the poor | Recommended | Hulme, D. 2010 | Routledge |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the impact of inequality and poverty 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:
- Online reading and assessment tasks Online learning resources Workshop learning resources Workshop EBL activities Independent research and enquiry
02. Critically analyse the causes, impacts and consequences of inequality and poverty in Australia
- Activities:
- Online reading and assessment tasks Online learning resources Workshop learning resources Workshop EBL activities Independent research and enquiry
03. Identify the key issues of global inequality and poverty and critically analyse responses made to these issues.
- Activities:
- Online reading and assessment tasks Online learning resources Workshop learning resources Workshop EBL activities Independent research and enquiry
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarran Stonehouse
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-16 and 18-21)"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 10-22)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten online quizzes (2.5 marks each quiz). Equivalent to 500 words total. | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual essay 2500 words | 45 | 02, 03 | |
| Team presentation task equivalent to 750 words per person | 30 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-16 and 18-21)"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 10-22)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten online quizzes (2.5 marks each quiz). Equivalent to 500 words total. | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual essay 2500 words | 45 | 02, 03 | |
| Team presentation task equivalent to 750 words per person | 30 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Directed reading and online learning packages"
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.
"12x2 hour workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten online quizzes (2.5 marks each quiz). Equivalent to 500 words total. | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual essay 2500 words | 45 | 02, 03 | |
| Team presentation task equivalent to 750 words per person | 30 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-16 and 18-21)"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 10-22)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten online quizzes (2.5 marks each quiz). Equivalent to 500 words total. | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual essay 2500 words | 45 | 02, 03 | |
| Team presentation task equivalent to 750 words per person | 30 | 01, 02 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarran Stonehouse
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-16 and 18-21)"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 10-22)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten online quizzes (2.5 marks each quiz). Equivalent to 500 words total. | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual essay 2500 words | 45 | 02, 03 | |
| Team presentation task equivalent to 750 words per person | 30 | 01, 02 |