Studying online (if an online offering is shown below)
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
"The worldwide recession, globalization of economic systems, heightened inequality within and between nations, extensive migratory movements, increased pandemics, climate change, natural catastrophes and new forms of conflict, compel social work practitioners, educators and social development professionals to find new ways of responding to new realities (International Federation of Social Workers, 2004; Jones et al,. 2004). This Unit introduces students to the complexities of working within an ever changing global context. In exploring the contemporary challenges faced in addressing inequality and developing sustainable solutions, a focus will be on the role of social workers as collaborators and change agents. Students will be equipped with the practical and analytical skills to engage critically with the material and be required to explore 'use of self' in an unfamiliar cultural context by way of a written assessment and group project/blogs. As a group, students will gain first hand experience working with an International Non Government Organisation (INGO), transferring knowledge acquired in class to a practice setting (Nb: communication will be remote with no field education component).
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 Online Online timetabled - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 core unit in the Social Work major sequence
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse the theoretical approaches to understanding development and translation into policy and action; (2) evaluate the geopolitical landscape, identifying social and economic factors impacting marginalised populations with emphasis on first nation peoples; (3) critically analyse the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Global Agenda pillars with respect to their implementation in various global contexts; (4) locate issues of ecojustice in their historical and cultural context Written assignment Test 5 demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on self in an unfamiliar cultural context; and (5) apply social work ethical principles to guide professional behaviour and practice.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written assignment; (2) test; and (3) professional behaviour assessment. 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 Sipho Sibanda
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inBH017 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.