James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

WS2513 - Community Work

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject introduces students to a range of issues relating to the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful and progressive community work practice. Included in this exploration will be: a consideration of the concept of community; critical perspectives on the nature and meaning of community practice; values and ideologies; roles and processes in community work; current trends in community work theory and the critiques and contradictions of theory and practice.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Prerequisites:To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level OR (admitted to course code 103804 and has successfully completed WS5516)
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
WS2014 WS3013

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Dr Narayan Gopalkrishnan
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours workshops/Seminars - 3 hrs x 13 weeks
    Assessment:volunteer training workshop/resource (40%); case study analysis (group and individual components) (60%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2016
    Coordinator: Dr Narayan Gopalkrishnan
    Contact hours:
    • 10 hours - 10 hours of study required per week.
      Method of Delivery: and WWW - LearnJCUPrinted materials
      Assessment:volunteer training workshop/resource (40%); case study analysis (group and individual components) (60%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
      Census Date 25-Aug-2016
      Coordinator: Dr Narayan Gopalkrishnan
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours workshops/Seminars - 3 hrs x 13 weeks
        Assessment:volunteer training workshop/resource (40%); case study analysis (group and individual components) (60%).

        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.