WELF 7003 Contextualised Practice
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102394
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Description Social work practice is informed by, and negotiated through, policy, legislative and ethical frameworks. This subject focuses on how these frameworks influence and shape social work practice in Australia and provides an opportunity for students to critically reflect upon their power, responsibilities and obligations In this subject, students will acquire the knowledge and skills to advocate for marginalised and disadvantaged individuals and groups through activism and advocacy and, work for social justice change through reform of legislation and policy.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Social Work
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1792 Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 5-10 minutes, maximum 4 Powerpoint slides | 20 | N | Group |
| Reflection | 1,000 words | 30 | N | Individual |
| Report | 2,000 words | 50 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Bacchi, CL 2009, Analysing policy : what's the problem represented to be?, Pearson Education, Frenchs Forest, Australia.
- Rice, S., Day, A. and Briskman, L. (ed) (2018) Social Work in the Shadow of the Law. 5th (ed). Annandale, NSW: The Federation Press.
Teaching Periods