SOCIAL WORK IN AN UNEQUAL WORLD
SWP2SWB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore issues of inequality in Australia and in other parts of the world. The subject focuses 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.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSWP1SWB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Thinking about poverty
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorSerr, K.
Year2017
Edition/Volume4th ed
PublisherFederation Press
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The Poverty Wars
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorSaunders, P.
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherUNSW Press
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Global Poverty: How global governance is failing the poor
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorHulme, D.
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRoutledge
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Down and Out: Poverty and Exclusion in Australia
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorSaunders, P.
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPolicy 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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Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
Eleven 1.00 h directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
11 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-21)
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ten x 5 minute online quizzes (800 words equivalent total)Quizzes based on prescribed reading material | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2500-word Individual essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 30 minute group recorded presentation (750 word equivalent per student)Recorded video presentation - 4 students per group = 7.5 minutes presentation per student | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
Eleven 1.00 h directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
11 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-21)
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ten x 5 minute online quizzes (800 words equivalent total)Quizzes based on prescribed reading material | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2500-word Individual essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 30 minute group recorded presentation (750 word equivalent per student)Recorded video presentation - 4 students per group = 7.5 minutes presentation per student | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
Eleven 1.00 h directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
11 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-21)
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ten x 5 minute online quizzes (800 words equivalent total)Quizzes based on prescribed reading material | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2500-word Individual essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 30 minute group recorded presentation (750 word equivalent per student)Recorded video presentation - 4 students per group = 7.5 minutes presentation per student | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
Eleven 1.00 h directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
11 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-21)
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ten x 5 minute online quizzes (800 words equivalent total)Quizzes based on prescribed reading material | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2500-word Individual essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 30 minute group recorded presentation (750 word equivalent per student)Recorded video presentation - 4 students per group = 7.5 minutes presentation per student | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean MacDermott
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
Eleven 1.00 h directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
11 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-21)
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ten x 5 minute online quizzes (800 words equivalent total)Quizzes based on prescribed reading material | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2500-word Individual essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 30 minute group recorded presentation (750 word equivalent per student)Recorded video presentation - 4 students per group = 7.5 minutes presentation per student | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
Eleven 1.00 h directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
11 x 1 hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 10-21)
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ten x 5 minute online quizzes (800 words equivalent total)Quizzes based on prescribed reading material | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2500-word Individual essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 30 minute group recorded presentation (750 word equivalent per student)Recorded video presentation - 4 students per group = 7.5 minutes presentation per student | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |