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HSW1500 Collective Action and Community Development

Semester 1, 2023 Toowoomba On-campus
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Psychology and Wellbeing
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Requisites

Enrolment is not permitted in HSW1500 if CDS1000 has been previously completed.

Overview

HSW1500 is a foundational course in the Social Work and Human Services programs designed to offer students an introduction to community work in the Social and Community Services Industry (SACS). The SACS Industry encompasses a large number of government and non-government human services organisations delivering a broad range of services and programs. Current trends within the Industry highlight greater demand for accountability, increased competition for funding, and effective management, liaison, public relations and advocacy.

The course introduces students to community development within the context of the Social and Community Services Industry in Australia. It examines community development and distinguishes this approach from other ways of working with marginalised groups of people. Students are provided with the opportunity to engage in identifying, examining and refining collaborative responses to issues affecting marginalised groups locally, regionally, nationally and globally.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Define community development and distinguish it from other methods used to respond to marginalised groups;
  2. Analyse social, economic, cultural and political contexts as they pertain to SACS;
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and scope of non-government organisations in society;
  4. Prepare submissions, access resources, design publicity, develop lobbying strategies, recruit and utilise volunteers and develop practical solutions to address community problems;
  5. Identify and evaluate strategies appropriate to the design, development, implementation and evaluation of community development programs and services in local, regional and international contexts;
  6. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in the analysis and discussion of key principles and issues of community development;
  7. Demonstrate ethical research and enquiry skills by accessing resources for use in course assessment and adhering to norms of academic integrity.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Community Development Theory 20.00
2. Community Development Models 20.00
3. Community Development in Australia and Globally 20.00
4. Community Development Principles 20.00
5. Community Development in Practice 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Kenny, S. & Connors, P 2016, Developing Community Futures, 5th edn, Cengage.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz No 20 1,3
Assignments Written Critique (written) No 40 3,5,6,7
Assignments Written Planning document No 40 2,4,5,6,7
Date printed 9 February 2024