swp1chs contemporary human services
CONTEMPORARY HUMAN SERVICES
SWP1CHS
2020
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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Engaging with Social Work: A Critical Introduction
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMorley, C., Macfarlane, S. and Ablett, P.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCambridge University Press
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The Road to Social Work and Human Services Practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorChenoweth, L. & McAuliffe, D.
Year2014
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherCengage Learning
ISBNN/A
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Australian Social Policy and the Human Services
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCarson, E. and Kerr, L.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCambridge University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour 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 2.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour 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 2.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour 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 2.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour 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 2.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour 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 2.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |