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Unit Overview

Description

Parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. This unit addresses current trends and contemporary issues in social work policy and practice. It enables students to identify and explore key issues of debate and relevance in their particular practice area and to develop a conceptual and contextual framework relevant to their research projects. Students are required to locate their particular research interest in international, national and local contexts and critically review relevant literature.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate an advanced familiarity with relevant literature; (2) achieve a high level of critical awareness of themes, issues and debates relevant to the area; (3) relate concepts, theories and research to their practice experience; and (4) where relevant, apply their learning directly in their practice and research settings.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research essay and (2) case study. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Susan Young
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
or Master of Social Work (qualifying with dissertation)
or Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work (distinction level).
and the equivalent of two years of full-time qualified practice
Co-requisites
SWSP9908 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 2
Contact hours
30 hours
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