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Social work: from local to global

  • SWM5270
  • Caulfield First semester 2013 (Off-campus)
  • 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
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The Australian Association of Social Workers states that "The social work profession is committed to the pursuit of social justice, the enhancement of the quality of life and the development of the full potential of each individual, group and community in society. Social workers work at the interface between people and their environments, utilising theories of human behaviour and social systems."<br/><br/>In recent decades, significant changes have impacted on individuals and communities as a consequence of globalization, post-colonial policies, conflict, terrorism and natural disasters. Millions of people around the world continue to be displaced. Some are driven to leave their homelands... -- Course Website

Instructor: Marija Dragic

Prerequisites: Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - course code 3969 have the following pre-requisites:<br/>SWM5100 Social Work: Leading sustainable change<br/>SWM5101 Human Rights, Ethics and Law Contexts for Social Work Practice<br/>SWM5102 C



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