To introduce students to different approaches to culture in social work research and practice.
To explore how cultural context informs key concepts for the social work field.
To examine localised approaches to social problems.
To facilitate cross-cultural analysis of social work research, theory, policy and practice in different social work domains, such as child protection, mental health and disability.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate an awareness of culturally relevant approaches to knowing and helping in the social work field.
Critically reflect on their cultural context and how it informs their understanding of social work research and practice.
Evaluate how culture shapes key underpinning concepts for social work, including how debates on cultural relativism relate to formulations for ethical practice.
Comparatively analyse localised approaches to social work research, theory, policy and practice across different domains
Demonstrate an understanding to the cross-cultural adaptation of social interventions.
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay (5000 Words)
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay (5000 Words)
N/A
100
Module feedback
In teaching sessions, via email and in supervision.
Indicative reading
Gray, M., Coates, J. and Yellow Bird, M. (Eds) (2008). Indigenous social work around the world: towards culturally relevant education and practice. Aldershot: Ashgate.
Bryant, L (Ed) (2015). Critical and creative research methodologies in social work. Aldershot: Ashgate