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SWSA2033 Theory and Practice in Social Work (Individual)
社会工作理论与实践（个人）
This course devotes to the study, application, and evaluation of the major theoretical models/approaches in social work with individuals and their families. It enables students to grasp and apply the knowledge and skills of the major theories and practice of counselling and psychotherapy covering humanistic, cognitive-behavioural, and family therapies. References to the new developments of counselling theories and approaches to the practice of counselling will also be made. Students will develop their skills through participation in a variety of simulation exercises and case studies.
Check DetailsSWSA2043 Social Problems
社会问题
This course focuses on the macro-study of major social problems and issues of the contemporary societies with references to the local context such as social deviations, ageism, domestic/family violence, inequality, unemployment, poverty, and certain other emerging issues from a sociological perspective. Students will examine the major theoretical explanations (such as social disorganisation; labelling theory etc.) to the causative factors, and the strategies or approaches by which society seeks to cope with them. Policies on treatment and prevention of the social problems under study will also be discussed.
Check DetailsSWSA2053 Sociology and Chinese Society
社会学与华人社会
This course provides an introduction of the scientific field of sociology. It aims to develop a basic understanding of major sociological theories such as social system theory and apply these theories to professional and practical contexts.
Check DetailsSWSA3003 Theory and Practice in Social Work (Group)
社会工作理论与实践（团体）
This course outlines the purpose and rationale behind social work with groups. Students will examine and evaluate the major theoretical models and practical approaches of social group work. Problems and issues in the application of group work will be analysed. Skills necessary for setting up and running a group in particular the handling of group dynamics will be examined. Students will participate in a variety of simulations exercises to develop their skills.
Check DetailsSWSA3013 Social Welfare in Asia
亚洲社会福利
This course introduces the issue of social welfare in Asia from a wholesome (integrative societal) and comparative perspective. Students will learn the importance of social welfare issues in the context of national development – including political and administrative development, as well as economic, social and cultural development. The course will focus on a number of key countries and the welfare systems in Asia, such as: China, India, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Check DetailsSWSA3023 Social Work and Law
社会工作与法律
This course orients students to the course of law in welfare-related areas, and its importance for the welfare state system in particular and the general society at large. It will discuss the basic foundation of law in the field of social work and social welfare. It will examine social welfare legislations concerning the protection of women and children; the physical and mentally disabled; family; labour; and those laws related to social work, social security and social welfare, health and education.
Check DetailsSWSA3033 Social Policy
社会政策
This course develops students’ understanding of social policy and the relationship between social policy, social welfare and social work in a changing world. It focuses on modern social policy analysis, taking into account the full scope of social policies available today, and shows how they interact with each other – providing both a strong theoretical and practical point of view in the study of social policy. The course will also discuss and analyse the history and development of the welfare state in international perspective.
Check DetailsSWSA3043 Social Work with Older People
长者社会工作
This course develops and deepens the students’ understanding of the processes of human aging through an exploration of relevant social sciences concepts and theories. Students will understand and examine the philosophy and rationale behind different provisions for older people, as well as acquire and develop practical techniques and skills in working with older people at different levels and settings.
Check DetailsSWSA3063 Social Welfare in Chinese Societies
华人社会之社会福利学
This course aims at helping students to acquire an overview of the social development of contemporary Chinese societies, to develop an understanding of the institutional structure of modern China, to explore the current welfare issues and challenges, and to examine the actual welfare operation and training of welfare workers.
Check DetailsSWSA3073 Human Behaviour and Social Environment
人类行为与社会环境
This course provides students with the knowledge on the reciprocal relationships between human behaviour and social environments. It introduces empirically based theories and knowledge that focus on the interactions between and among individuals, groups, societies, and economic systems. This includes the examination of theories and knowledge of biological, sociological, cultural, psychological development across the life span; the range of social systems in which people live; and the ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being.
Check DetailsSWSA3083 Social Work Research
社会工作研究
This course helps students understand the basic principles and limits of scientific inquiry and their relation to the practice of social work and social administration. Students will examine the methods of qualitative and quantitative research design; data analysis and interpretation; as well as the use of statistical procedures and knowledge in social investigations. Students will be oriented to the use of computer/statistical software such as SPSS for data entry and analysis. It will also help students to acquire the practical skills of research through planning and undertaking a small-scale research project that is relevant to social work and social administration practice such as evaluative research, action research, and policy research.
Check DetailsSWSA3093 Theory and Practice in Social Work (Community)
社会工作理论与实践（社区）
This course identifies community problems with the active participation of the community people and the priorities of problem solutions using the community participatory approach. It will examine the goals and development of community work as a social work method and theoretical models of community work. The course will identify and analyse issues and problems specific to the practice of community work at the local, Asian context.
Check DetailsSWSA3103 Field Practice I
实习 I
This is a supervised field practice. It enables students to gain understanding of the placement agency’s philosophy, function, policy, service delivery, and the social problems in its purview. It also attempts to help students apply social work principles and internalise social work values through direct practice. Students, through direct field-practice, are expected to develop self-awareness and the ability to integrate knowledge with practice with different target groups and a range of problems; and to sharpen assessment and intervention skills as applied to a broad range of social work roles in working with individuals, families, groups and communities.
Check DetailsSWSA3113 End-of-life Care
宁养服务
This course aims to: (1) Appreciate how human beings, in different religions, cultures, and communities throughout the ages, have responded to grief, illness, bereavement, death, and dying; (2) Address issues related to coping with the subject of dying and bereavement, and caring for the dying; (3) Comprehend the complexities of current legal and ethical issues on death and dying (e.g. advanced directives, euthanasia, suicide, HIV/AIDS, etc.); (4) Provide an opportunity to assess one’s personal beliefs, attitudes, values, and fears toward death and dying.
Check DetailsSWSA3123 Integrative Seminar I
综合研习 I
Integrative Seminar I aims at providing students with a comprehensive orientation to fieldwork and community settings. Students are psychologically and professionally prepared to tune into the field situations and embark on direct services. Conducted in the form of workshop, group discussions, simulation exercises and others, this course provides students with the opportunities to discuss, reflect, and integrate what they have learned in both classroom and field settings to direct practice. Students are helped to acquire the academic and professional competence and confidence in their work with clients/community people in the field.
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