SOCWK402-19C (BTG)

Bicultural and Multicultural Social Work Practice

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Social Work

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Convenor(s)

Leisa Moorhouse

Leisa Moorhouse
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leisa.moorhouse@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This 15 point 400 level paper critically examines bi-cultural and multicultural dimensions of social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. This paper draws on the wisdom of key whakataukī, including: Hokia ki ō maunga kia purea ai koe e ngā hau ā Tāwhirimātea (Return to the mountains to be cleansed by the winds of Tāwhirimātea) thus highlighting the importance of knowing oneself and one’s own traditions before presuming to tell others about theirs. Students will extend their understanding of a range of cultural groups and enhance their ability to communicate effectively and work alongside members of those communities.

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Paper Structure

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SOCWK402 is a fourth-year paper taught in block format over eight days including an overnight wānanga marae.

This paper uses a combination of classroom based lectures and discussions, a compulsory marae-based wānanga including an overnight stay, teaching from guest speakers, group work and reflective thinking. This paper is supported through Moodle and students are required to engage with Moodle in order to access reading material and other related course items; and to submit assignment work.

In 2019 this course is run alongside SOCWK302 so will involve students enrolled in that paper, however assignments will vary for the differing year groups.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Students who complete this course should be able to
    • Critically examine the implications of the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand
    • Understand the importance of knowing their own history and values when working with others in a helping context, and practice ethically and competently with people from a range of cultural groups
    • Understand the key elements of best practice when working with Māori whānau, hapū and iwi
    • Critically examine the dimensions of cross cultural social work practice within the Aotearoa New Zealand context, with specific reference to working with Māori, Pacific and Asian communities
    • Recognise, understand and respect the significance of cultural diversity in social work practice and gain skills in working with people from a range of cultural groups in Aotearoa New Zealand
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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The assessment of this paper is designed to determine the ability to apply concepts, models and theories discussed in the paper and developing critical and reflective thinking and knowledge retention through the oral presentation, essay, participation, whaikōrero and critical reflection on the wānanga marae.

This paper is 100% internally assessed, and there is no examination. There are three assignment tasks for this paper and students must attempt and submit all of them to receive a grade for this paper (refer to the table below). To pass the paper, students must submit the assignments for this paper by the dates specified and obtain an overall pass mark of 50% or more. Students who fail to submit the compulsory assignments and if no other provisions have been made under the policy on special consideration for missed assessment will receive an IC grade.The final grade is determined by the total marks received for all the four assignments.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Poster Presentation
30 Jul 2019
9:00 AM
20
  • In Class: In Lecture
  • Presentation: In Class
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2.  Whaikōrero
2 Aug 2019
10:00 AM
25
  • Presentation: In Class
3. Written Reflection (1000 words)
25 Aug 2019
11:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
4. Essay (2500 words)
1 Sep 2019
9:00 AM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Ruwhiu, L. A. (2013). Making sense of indigenous issues in Aotearoa New Zealand. In M. Connolly & L. Harms (Eds.), Social work: Contexts and Practice (3rd ed., pp. 124-137). Melbourne, Vic, Australia: Oxford University Press.

Pohatu, T. W. (2008). Takepū: principled approaches to healthy relationships, Proceedings of the conference traditional knowledge and gateways to balanced relationships. (pp.241-271). Auckland, NZ: Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NZ's Centre for Research Excellence).

Additional required readings will be advised on Moodle.

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Recommended Readings

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Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural social work practice. New Jersey, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Gray, M., Coates, J., & Yellow Bird, M. (2008). Indigenous social work around the world: Towards culturally relevant education and practice. Burlington, England: Ashgate.

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Other Resources

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Additional readings corresponding to each lecture topic will be listed on Moodle and a copy or a link to the reading sources will be available on Moodle under each lecture topic. Details of any additional websites or other resources will be made available on Moodle.
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Online Support

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Moodle will be used as an online learning platform for this paper. Moodle can be accessed from elearn.waikato.ac.nz. All paper related communication will be managed through Moodle. Students can contact the lecturer via email or using the message function on Moodle. Students are encouraged to use the Students Forum available on Moodle if you think that your enquiry could be useful for other students as well.

The lecture notes may not be available on Moodle before the lectures; however students can download lecture notes from Moodle within 24 hours of the lecture. Students are advised that reading these notes is not a substitute for attending lectures and taking one’s own notes. The provision of any guest lecturer materials is at the discretion of the speaker.

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Workload

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Attendance/Workload

  • The total hours for this paper are 150 hrs (15 points). This paper has approximately 80 hours of class contact time including the compulsory overnight night wānanga marae.
  • Successful completion of the paper will require approximately an additional 70 hours for study and assignment preparation.
  • Details of the wānanga marae will be announced in class.
  • Students are expected to attend all lectures/tutorials/wānanga.
  • Students are expected to complete the required readings in order to come prepared for the class discussions and reflections.
  • Students are expected to actively participate in classroom and wānanga marae activities.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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All the SOCWK coded papers
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: All required papers in Years 1, 2 and 3 of the BSW specified programme

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: SOCW302, SOCWK302 & SOCW402

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