Description This subject enables students to individually arrive at a meaningful synthesis of theoretical and practice elements of the course, and encourages a critical approach to the application of social theory to community and social development policy, practice and services, particularly in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. Students will gain a good understanding of contemporary theories in social and community development and community leadership and sustainability and begin to use theoretical frameworks to critically analyse current policies and practice in the context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Welfare Studies
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Equivalent Subjects LGYA 7659 - Theory and Critique of Welfare Practice (AREP) WELF 3015 - Theory and Critique of Welfare Practice
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1689 Bachelor of Community and Social Development.
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Elaborate and critically discuss assumptions, values and interests underpinning the social sciences and their application to community and social development practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the broader Australian context
Critically discuss the implications for community and social development practice of different theoretical perspectives
Demonstrate an ability to critically integrate theory and practice as applied to specific contemporary issues
Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, ethical practice and professional aptitude in the application of community and social development to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
Identify and critically engage with the challenges and issues for Indigenous communities in relation to community welfare, community development leadership, alliances and sustainability.
-this is A capstone subject that reviews and integrates The program content ? students have The opportunity to further explore The material in this subject (and The course) in The accompanying final semester Project based units.
-Contributions of The social sciences to The development of theory in social and community development ? including Psychology, sociology, political sciences, economics, Feminist theories, Critical race theories and leadership and sustainability theories
-Critical Review of concepts of social justice, human rights, leadership and sustainability in The context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia and their application to contemporary debates in social and community development practice and policy
-Integrating theory, policy and practice - case examples
-research as integral to good practice
-professional reflexive practice
-Ethical practice
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
