This course provides you with a critical introduction to theories and practices for community development in its various forms and contexts.

These different approaches are utilised by citizens seeking change, as well as by professionals concerned with social justice and sustainability. Within social work theory and practice, community work has been seen as a traditional 'method', along with social work with groups, individuals and families, and research and social policy.

You will explore how community work encompasses a wide variety of activities and practices where people in communities take collective action towards desired social change and development. Different approaches will be investigated including radical social activism and community development approaches, community consultation, community strengthening and regeneration, and community care.

Please note that if you take this course for a Bachelor Honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a Bachelor Honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.)