SPSW1001
Introduction to Human Services and Community Welfare
10 Units
Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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| On-Line from Callaghan | Semester 1 |
| Ourimbah | Semester 1 |
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Provides an introduction to the main ideologies and theories that have shaped the welfare state in Australia. It also provides an introduction to policy and practice in social welfare provision in Australia. It aims to develop a critical understanding of the way in which social, political and economic forces have shaped the development of welfare provision in Australia. A recurring theme throughout the course is the critical analysis of inequality and structural disadvantage.
| Objectives | SPSW 1001 seeks to develop: A critical understanding of the way in which social political and economic features have shaped the development of welfare provision in Australia; An understanding of various models of the Welfare State, the ideologies which underpin them and the conceptions of welfare that the models support; An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different levels of government in Australia for welfare service provision; An understanding of the ways in which the welfare of individuals, groups and communities may be affected by class, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, location and age. An understanding of the role of beliefs, attitudes, and values in welfare service provision |
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| Content | SPSW1001 will consider four major themes: 1. Perspectives on Welfare :an introduction to the concept of welfare and welfare service delivery, and its central values: needs, rights,, equity, access, justice and disadvantage; 2. History and Development of the Welfare State; 3. Specific Issues such as employment/unemployment, poverty, the gendered welfare state and racial inequality; 4. The Institutional Framework of Service Delivery. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | SPSW1010 | ||||||
| Transition | There will be no disadvantage caused for any students in the transition to this course. Students who fail to complete the existing course will be accommodated in available learning units. | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | This course is not available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Social Work | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Email Discussion Group
Lecture Self Directed Learning Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Self Directed Learning: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for SPSW1001 |