SOCW-430 - Sexual Diversity & Social Work Practice - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course introduces students to interpersonal and systemic issues that sexually diverse and gender varied people encounter on a daily basis. Policies, legislation, and social contexts are analyzed with a view to understanding the impact of intersecting oppressions and privileges on sexual and/or gender minorities. We will discuss social work strategies to support and advocate for those who do not conform to social gender contructs/norms, plus their families and communities.
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Part of the:BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Bachelor of Social Work - Elective Courses
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Prerequisites : SOCW 200B, SOCW 200A, third year standing or permission of the department head
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week
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Contact Hours:
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39
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- apply a critical understanding of sexual and gender diversity issues to policy analysis and social work practice;
- describe the historical, cultural, social, medical, legal, political and spiritual-religious contexts of privilege and oppression with respect to sexual and gender diversity;
- describe anti-oppression practice skills necessary to support and advocate socially just policies for sexually diverse and gender varied populations;
- describe the history and experiences of Indigenous peoples and other ethno-cultural or racialized communities in relation to sexual and gender diversity;
- identify how one's social location and sexuality impact one's understanding, acceptance, and interaction with sexually diverse and gender varied persons; and
- demonstrate a willingness and ability to act as an ally to sexual and/or gender minorities.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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