WS5103 - Community Development

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

A variety of theoretical and practical approaches to community development work will be explored in this subject, through a guided reading program and the use of Australian and international case studies. In particular, this subject seeks to develop a critical analysis of the practice of community development through assessment of the social, political and ideological contexts in which it is practised.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the central concepts of community development and community practice and discuss their relevance to Australian society and social welfare practice;
• distinguish a number of models of, and approaches to, community development practice and identify the ideological and value positions associated with them;
• critique and evaluate examples of community development practice, drawing on a critical understanding of the range of social, political, economic and cultural issues that form the context of such practice;
• describe the knowledge and skills necessary for effective community development practice and assess the potential for such practice to contribute to addressing social, cultural, economic and environmental issues in Australian communities.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coord/Lect:	Mr Peter Jones.
Method of Delivery:	CDROM
Assessment:	assignments.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.