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SWRK 247. Community Organization. This is a multi-media and web enhanced course. All course material is on Dr. Hardina’s web site: http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~donnah Class format will include lectures, class exercises, video clips, movies, and music.
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SWRK 247 Community Organization
This is a multi-media and web enhanced course. • All course material is on Dr. Hardina’s web site: http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~donnah • Class format will include lectures, class exercises, video clips, movies, and music. • The main theme of the course is social justice. • Course content also includes material on culturally competent practice and empowerment.
Content will be linked to your practice classes and SWRK 215 & 216. • We will discuss oppression. • We will discuss the different theories related to macro practice. • We will use the problem-solving model to plan and evaluate interventions. • We will use interpersonal skills developed in SWRK 220 and 224 to conduct community assessments.
Content on oppression will include: • Classism • Racism • Ableism • Ageism • Sexism • Heterosexim (See syllabus for policies on class conduct and respect for one’s colleagues).
Three assignments include: • Community needs assessment • Power Analysis • Intervention plan
Text: Analytical skills for community organization practice. • There are additional readings from web sites. • Four articles can be obtained from the library’s electronic reserve.
Community organization has a specific purpose and set of values It is intended to promote social justice.
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