swp1chs contemporary human services
CONTEMPORARY HUMAN SERVICES
SWP1CHS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines the various contexts in which contemporary social work and human services practice takes place. Students will begin to develop their understanding of the social work profession, including its values, ethics and practice approaches. They will do so through examining the various 'fields of practice' in which social workers operate, including the types of organisations, programs and policies which comprise these. In broadening their knowledge beyond these immediate fields of practice, students will explore the development of the welfare state and build their understanding of the key political, social, economic and global forces which have shaped the contemporary practice context and which will continue to influence human services and the social work profession into the future. The subject provides important foundation knowledge for subsequent subjects in 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of the course.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarran Stonehouse
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Engaging with Social Work: A Critical Introduction | Recommended | Morley, C., Macfarlane, S. and Ablett, P. (2014). | Cambridge University Press |
| Readings | The Road to Social Work and Human Services Practice 3rd ed. | Recommended | Chenoweth, L. & McAuliffe, D. (2014) | Cengage Learning |
| Readings | Australian Social Policy and the Human Services | Recommended | Carson, E. and Kerr, L. (2014) | Cambridge University Press |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explore how professional values and ethics can guide contemporary human services and social work practice
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Online quizzes and major essay
02. Identify the various contexts (professional, practice, organisational, political, social, economic and global) in which contemporary human services/social work practice takes place
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Online quizzes; minor and major essays
03. Describe a specific field of practice in human services/social work, including types of organisations, policies, programs and relevant practice issues, challenges and opportunities
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Minor essay
04. Examine the development of the Australian Welfare State and describe the key changes that have occurred in recent decades and their impacts of human services/social work practice
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Online quizzes; major essay
05. Examine the political context of contemporary human services/social work practice, including identifying the key features of the Australian system of government and describing the influence of political ideologies
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Online quizzes; major essay
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarran Stonehouse
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size30
Enrolment information Staffing Enrolments accepted until quota is reached
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean MacDermott
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |