SCWK4012: Emancipatory Practice in Ageing

2026 unit information

This unit of study will focus on key areas of inclusive policy and practice shaping the experiences of older people. Themes of human development, communication and understanding diversity are further developed with a focus on diverse needs and experiences of older people. The critical role of self and collective advocacy in achieving significant shift towards more inclusive societies will be a key theme of learning. Common social work themes of emancipatory practice, self-determination and human rights will be included.

Unit details and rules

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Arts and Social Sciences

Details

Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Social Work
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	SCWK4011 and (SCWK4005 or SCWK4015)
Corequisites: ?	SCWK4006 and SCWK4013 and (SCWK4002 or SCWK4008)
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 2a 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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