1. You will be able to identify the political and social context of current social work practice and explain the different constructions of, and response to, a range of contemporary social problems.
2. You will be able to apply your acquired knowledge to identify the nature and impact of social inequalities, disadvantage, unfairness, oppression and discrimination in order to consider your own personal value base in relation to these issues in the context of social work professional standards and ethics.
3. You will be able to apply and demonstrate inquiry-based and problem-solving skills through effective communication contributing to group discussion and working with others.
4. By the end of this module, you will have enhanced your critical thinking skills. Being able to apply theory and recognise and contextualise contemporary social work practice.