swp1cwv sociology in community work
SOCIOLOGY IN COMMUNITY WORK
SWP1CWV
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject describes how knowledge of broad social and cultural contexts is applied to the types of work that is planned and implemented in the community services industry. This subject will prepare students to better understand different client groups and the issues that may impact their lives and service delivery.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HBCSW, HBCSB, HBCS, HBCSD, HBCSM, HBCSS.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify ways in which major institutions in Australian society influence clients as individuals and as part of community and family groups .
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply critical lens to understanding the potential impacts of social policy and cultural factors affecting equality
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; practical placement or simulated situations, essay, case study and test (quiz).
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Explain how stratification contributes to the construction of social problems across issues of gender, ethnicity, age, occupation, disability/ability and sexual preference
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; practical placement or simulated situation, online test (weekly quiz), essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Apply knowledge and skills to case examples to make preliminary assessments and frame initial responses to social context issues.
- Activities:
- Practical placement or simulated situations with case studies, case study report, online tests (weekly quizzes).
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Week 07-28, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Week 27-52, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |
Bendigo, 2018, Week 07-28, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Eight 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |
Bendigo, 2018, Week 27-52, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |
Dandenong, 2018, Week 07-28, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |
Dandenong, 2018, Week 27-52, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |
Mildura, 2018, Week 27-52, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |
Mildura, 2018, Week 07-28, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |
Shepparton, 2018, Week 27-52, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |
Shepparton, 2018, Week 07-28, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 07 - 28
One 100.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in a vocational competency manner, including lectures, placement, tutorials and self directed learning."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay (1750 words equivalent) | Student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze sociological factors on clients in community services, and to identify the broader social and political framework impacting health and wellbeing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online Weekly Quizzes (x3 multiple choice questions over 10 weeks) (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Case study Report (1000 words equivalent) | To demonstrate application of sociological concepts, legislation & standards of practice in case study context taken from placement to inform intervention | 30 | 01, 04 |