Community Work: Theory, Principles and Practice

This module provides a critical introduction to the theory, principles and practices of community work emphasising the significance of promoting inclusion, participation, equality and capacity building within communities. The module will examine community work history, policy development and structures to support same.

1. Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the concept of community

2. Apply the principles of community development to the practice of community work

3. Discuss various theories of community work

4. Analyse the concept of social capital pertaining to community development

5. Differentiated between civil society and citizenship