James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

WS2513 - Community Work

Subject Description

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

• become familiar with a number of models and theories of community work practice and the ideological and value positions associated with them
• develop a critical appreciation of strategies and roles for developing sustainable communities
• develop a critical understanding of the concept of community; the nature of community work and community development and the relevance of these to contemporary societies and social welfare practice
• develop an awareness of the knowledge and skills necessary for effective, progressive community work practice
• be able to apply and adapt the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and progressive community work practice

Subject Assessment

• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (60%) - Group & Individual

Note that 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.

Assumed Knowledge:  To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  WS2014 WS3013

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