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This course provides a critical analysis of culture, diversity and contemporary debates within Aotearoa New Zealand society. There is a focus on racial diversity and the part that the Treaty of Waitangi plays in developing biculturalism as a precursor to multiculturalism.
This course draws together considerations for effective social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi based society. Te Tiriti is the basis for relationships in Aotearoa and provides a template for how we work together and with each other. It also considers issues of cultural identity, ethnic relations, and power and control as the basis for cross-cultural work with ethnic minorities and settler communities. A marae-based hui is a course requirement.
Understanding of how social work contributes to a range of welfare, health, justice and educational services. Understanding of the contributions that social work can make to welfare, wellbeing and social change. Critically analyse the role of culture in social work provision. Critically analyse the influence of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi in social work provision. Goals Critically examine the purpose of social work Identify and analyse principles, perspectives, and models and appropriateness to social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand Critically consider the impact of context on social work policy and practice Identify and explore skill sets for social work practice Investigate social work processes Compare and contrast key knowledge bases for social work Explore the integration of purpose, values, skills and knowledge in social work Examine domains of difference and diversity and explore how these factors impact on social work practice
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
SOWK512
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Kerri Cleaver
Domestic fee $1,023.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Health Sciences .