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SOCHLTH 736
: Health, Social Justice and Practice2022 Semester Two (1225)
A critical examination of the social dimensions of health and wellbeing and the role of social work. Reviews current literature on the social determinants of health and strategies in micro and macro practice in health social work. Explores challenges and opportunities in the delivery of health care and the impact on the social work role and professional identity
Prerequisite: SOCWORK 721-725
Restriction: SOCHLTH 700
Restriction: SOCHLTH 700
1127
SOCIOL 700
: Advanced Problems in Sociological Theory2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores gender and sexuality through theories influenced by Marx and Freud. Deleuze (with Felix Guattari) and Lacan are typically used to problematise the relationship of the subject to the capitalist patriarchy. Draws on feminist, queer and trans theory. Scope to research on alternative themes such as race.
Restriction: SOCIOL 733
1128
SOCIOL 706
: Special Topic: The Sociology of Disasters2022 Semester One (1223)
Disasters are increasing in scale, cost, frequency and severity. This course examines their causes and consequences and considers their future avoidance. In doing so it draws on social theory, Science and Technology Studies, and broad literatures on disaster. Topics include: the risk society thesis, the social patterning of disasters, and the political economy of disasters (disaster capitalism).
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1129
SOCIOL 718
: Research Projects: Design and Practice2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores some of the major principles of research design and practice before discussing particular methods of research. Students will work through problem definition, literature review, and research design. Both ‘empirical’ and ‘theoretical’ projects will be encouraged.
Restriction: SOCIOL 731, SOCSCRES 701
1130
SOCIOL 728
: Family, Gender and the State2022 Semester Two (1225)
The influence of changing ideologies of mothering, fathering, family and work, as well as the political forces and pressure groups that promote them, on both the development and restructuring of social and legal policies in several industrialised nations, including New Zealand.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1131
SOCIOL 748
: Critical Theory and Social Change2022 Semester Two (1225)
Investigates the social forces and forms of thought currently producing progressive social change out of the contradictory realities of the existing social situation. Considers the immanent possibilities for radical change at the present moment of late capitalism, the grounds on which social change might be justified and the practical steps that might be taken to realise them.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1132
SOCIOL 790
: Research Project2022 Semester Two (1225)
To complete this course students must enrol in SOCIOL 790 A and B, or SOCIOL 790
1133
SOCWORK 701
: Statutory Social Work2022 Semester Two (1225)
An advanced examination of social work practice in statutory settings and theoretical and research-informed intervention frameworks applicable across a range of fields of service. These include family violence, child welfare, youth justice, prisons, and working with vulnerable adults. Critical investigation of questions of context, relationships, power, ethics, human rights and social justice in authoritative settings will be undertaken.
Prerequisite: SOCCHFAM 332 or 314, SOCWORK 317
Restriction: SOCWORK 401
Restriction: SOCWORK 401
1134
SOCWORK 711
: Social Work Interventions for Best Practice2022 Semester One (1223)
An in-depth examination of contemporary developments in social work practice, with an emphasis on the employment of evidence-informed interventions that have direct application to complex practice situations.
Prerequisite: SOCWORK 311, 317
Restriction: SOCWORK 411, 712
Restriction: SOCWORK 411, 712
1135
SOCWORK 712
: Social Work in Statutory Settings2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced examination of fields of practice in statutory social work. Will include areas such as family violence, child welfare, disability, health, mental health, and working with vulnerable adults. A critical investigation of context, relationships, power, ethics, interventions and best practice in these settings will be undertaken.
Prerequisite: SOCWORK 721, 722, 723, 724 and 725
Restriction: SOCWORK 411, 711
Restriction: SOCWORK 411, 711
1136
SOCWORK 713
: The Social Work Discourse2022 Semester One (1223)
A critical analysis of contemporary social work practice, utilising sociological perspectives and contemporary social theory. An in-depth exploration of how the professional discourse of social work is framed and how major social trends impact on that discourse in practice and the public domain.
Restriction: SOCWORK 413
1137
SOCWORK 715
: Supervised Field Practice and Professional Development2022 Semester Two (1225)
An advanced practicum course which includes a critical interrogation of the relationships between critical reflection, professional supervision and ethics and their application to professional social work practice. This course includes a minimum of 65 days supervised agency-based practical experience, building on the knowledge and skills gained in the first practicum and subsequent coursework.
Prerequisite: SOCWORK 317
Restriction: SOCWORK 415
Restriction: SOCWORK 415
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SOCWORK 718
: Applied Research in Social Services2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the role of applied research within professional practice. An in-depth examination of research methods, traditions and techniques particularly used in analysing, evaluating and auditing social service programmes and practices. Aims to enhance and develop the knowledge and understanding of students with regard to the nature and application of a broad range of research methods, the role of theory, ethics and politics in research and in developing a research proposal.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1139
SOCWORK 721A
: Theories and Skills in Social Work Practice2022 Semester One (1223)
An in-depth examination of theoretical perspectives, skills and approaches in social work practice related to interpersonal work with individuals, families and groups living through challenging situations. Content will include a critical engagement with contemporary literature and the examination of evidence-informed interventions and critically reflective strategies that help guide professional practice in collaborative and safe environments.
To complete this course students must enrol in SOCWORK 721 A and B
1140
SOCWORK 722
: Developing Social Work Professional Identity2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines contemporary and historical social work cultural identity, language and discourse as a global profession. Socialisation to the profession and its values is explored through a defined range of practice fields, premised on a human rights and social justice framework. Systemic models of practice are reviewed. Inter-professional practice, professional ethics, anti-oppressive and bicultural practice and registration are analysed in the New Zealand setting.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1141
SOCWORK 723
: Social Work in the New Zealand Context2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the history, policy, law, social patterns, trends and issues that contribute to the working environment for bicultural social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Content will encourage an understanding of the organisational, statutory and community context of social services, professional practice and the reflective social worker operating in settings that can be examined, challenged and changed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1142
SOCWORK 724
: Applied Social Work Research Methods2022 Semester Two (1225)
Consolidates critical awareness of the role of research and knowledge in a specialised field of social work practice, leading to the development of an independent research proposal. Develops advanced knowledge and understanding of the nature and application of a range of applied research methods and traditions, ethics, and the role of theory in research and practice.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1143
SOCWORK 725
: Supervised Field Placement I2022 Semester Two (1225)
A first practicum course which focuses on developing a professional identity and a philosophy of practice that is shaped by integrating personal experience and professional knowledge, values and skills. A significant part of this course includes a period of a minimum of 50 days of supervised agency-based practical experience for which the student will be prepared through developing individual learning goals.
Prerequisite: SOCWORK 722, 723
Corequisite: SOCWORK 721, 724
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SOCWORK 726
: Practice with Communities2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced consideration of change-oriented social work practice with communities, with particular emphasis on diverse and indigenous communities and critical analysis of current and historical factors shaping community well-being. Building their own theories of change, students learn models and skills for integrating partnerships with communities into their practice, including engagement, capacity building, community development, organising, activism, research and policy advocacy.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed at Stage III
Restriction: SOCWORK 356, 426
Restriction: SOCWORK 356, 426
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SOCWORK 734A
: Professional Social Work Research in Practice2022 Semester One (1223)
An independent, applied research-based project relating to an aspect of social work practice and undertaken in a practice context. Students will gather and critically analyse authentic data using appropriate research strategies and ethical practice principles, and produce a substantial research report.
Prerequisite: SOCWORK 721-725
Restriction: SOCWORK 414, 714 To complete this course students must enrol in SOCWORK 734 A and B
Restriction: SOCWORK 414, 714 To complete this course students must enrol in SOCWORK 734 A and B
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SOCWORK 735
: Supervised Field Placement II2022 Semester Two (1225)
An advanced practicum course which includes a critical interrogation of the relationships between critical reflection, professional supervision and ethics and their application to professional social work practice. Includes a minimum of 70 days supervised agency-based practical experience, building on the knowledge and skills gained in the first practicum and concurrent coursework.
Prerequisite: SOCWORK 721-725
1147
SOFTENG 702
: Advanced Human Computer Interaction2022 Semester Two (1225)
Advanced topics in human computer interaction and human aspects of computer systems relevant to commercial solution development and computer science research. Sample topics: advanced evaluation methods; support of pen and touch-based interaction; trends with domain specific user interface design, such as interfaces for enterprise systems.
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 345 or SOFTENG 350
Restriction: COMPSCI 705
Restriction: COMPSCI 705
1148
SOFTENG 752
: Formal Specification and Design2022 Semester Two (1225)
Formal specification, design, and (automatic) analysis of software systems. Quality assurance through precise description and rigorous verification on the design. Introduction to the Z, OCL and CSP notations. Comparison of approaches, with emphasis on their practical application. Includes a substantial individual research project.
Prerequisite: SOFTENG 306
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SOFTENG 762
: Robotics Process Automation2022 Semester Two (1225)
Covers the fundamentals of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) systems. Students explore what RPA is and where it is useful, how RPA fits into current information technology setups, extracting and manipulating data from both external and internal sources, generating reports and statistics, and orchestrating multi-robot installations.
Prerequisite: SOFTENG 306
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SOFTENG 787
: Project X2022 Semester Two (1225)
Students are required to submit a report on a topic assigned by the Head of Department.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval