Social Action
Due Date: 7th of April 2019
Time: 3:00 Pm Darwin NT time
Referencing Style: APA 6th Edition (Both In-text referencing and reference list required)
References: Minimum 4 references required among which two should be from the readings suggested.
Words: 600 - 650 words (excluding references)
Question: What 'social action' campaigns are you familiar with? Think of one you are familiar with (it can be local, national or international) and describe its aims and how effective you think it is.
· Defining Social Action and how it is connected with core community work theoretical approaches with examples(150-200 words)
The Modules will be assessed according to the following criteria:
· Demonstrated understanding of core community work theoretical approaches;
· Direct discussion of the links between theory and practice;
· Concise answering of the activity question;
· You must demonstrate that you have read the core unit readings and engaged in your own wider research;
· Adherence to academic writing conventions, including referencing and formatting
Readings Suggested:
· Ennis, G. & West, D. (2014). Community development and umbrella bodies: networking for neighbourhood change. British Journal of Social Work, 44(6), 1582-1601.
· Rothman, J., Erlich, J. L., Tropman, J. E., & Cox, F. M. (1995). Approaches to community intervention. In Strategies of community intervention: Macro practice (5th ed., pp. 26-63). Itasca Illinois: F.E. Peacock Publishers.
· Shragge, E. (2003) 'Social action and it's legacy for social change' (chapter 3) Activism and Social Change. Broadview Press; Ontario. Pp 75-105.
· Mendes (2002) 'Social workers and the ethical dilemmas of community action campaigns lessons from the Australian State ofVictoria. Community Development Journal, Vol37, No. 2, April pp 157-166.
· Kenny, S., Connor, P., (2017). Developing communities for the future, 5th e.d. Cengage Learning: Australia
· Shragge, E. (2003). Activism and social change: lessons for community and local organising. Social action and its legacy for social change (Chapter 3). New York: Broadview Press.