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SWK2105 Globalisation and the Community Life
SCHOOL OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit introduces students to analysis of globalisation and global problems and ways in which social work may intervene and respond at both a local community level and an international global level. It has as its primary focus the development of an understanding of global forces as a structural determinant on the wellbeing of local communities and the methods and strategies by which social workers can intervene. It has a strong focus on social work practice as being progressive and activist orientated enacting a social change agenda, and working in partnership with disadvantaged communities both locally and internationally.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
E11Bachelor of Social Work - Bunbury
G27Bachelor of Social Work Honours - Bunbury
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006