School Of Social SciencesTheories and Knowledges for Social WorkWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102743.1
Discipline: SOCIAL WORK
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 1792 Master of Social Work (Qulaifying)
About this Unit
This unit explores different strands of social theory and their relevance for contemporary social work practice, both in the context of Western Sydney, and also globally. The heritage of the European Enlightenment will be critically examined as providing the basic paradigm for the construction of ‘social theory’ and also of social work knowledge and practice. The contribution of the humanities, as providing space for creativity and inspiration as well as insight, will also be considered. The limitations as well as the positives of Western epistemologies will be explored, and alternatives such as Southern Theory, Indigenous knowledges, critical theory, and ‘new paradigm’ thinking will be evaluated.
Courses| 1792.2 | Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | CURRENT |