Subject description
This subject explores diversity in practice from culturally and linguistically diverse populations to diversity of gender, sexuality and abilities. Culture in its broadest sense is critically examined as a socially constructed and contested concept. Theories of power and oppression, and how these manifest in relation to ethnicity, race, and whiteness, … For more content click the Read More button below.
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On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Critically appraise theories and practices about diversity, intersectionality, culture, race, gender, ability and power and their application to social work practice in different contexts.
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Research and analyse the essential components of culturally competent models for social work interventions at individual, group and community level.
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Evaluate the role social work can play in progressing struggles over equality and social justice with diverse communities
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Demonstrate advanced skills in cultural competence and engagement with diversity in social work practice.
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Analyse your own cultural situatedness and family background and its relations with diverse ways of knowing, being, doing.
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Online Quiz
Reflective Journal
Critical analysis of a cultural group in Australia
Assessment Video and Written Reflection
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
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