Human Development in Social Context

Unit code:ASW2103Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

96 credit points of First year core ABSW units for students enrolled in ABSW. 96 credit points of First Year core HCSP units for students enrolled in HCSP.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit explores some of the key concepts in understanding social and human behaviour across the lifespan. It also introduces the lifespan from infancy to old age accounting for the individual, social, cultural and structural dimensions. It encourages students to make the links between their own personal values and a range of social and cultural phenomena, and the implications of this for social work practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of human development from infancy through to old age, using different theoretical perspectives;
Reflect on personal experiences in light of human development theory; and
Demonstrate a developing critical awareness of human development from a variety of cultural perspectives.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%

Quizzes (900 word equivalent) (2x15mins)

Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 30%

Group presentation and individual reflection (15mins)

Assessment type: Essay | Grade: 50%

Critical analysis of selected topic (1,800 word equivalent)

To gain a pass in this unit students must attain a minimum overall grade of 50% and attempt and submit all assessment tasks. Each assessment task covers discrete areas of knowledge and skill required for the successful completion of the social work course.