29 courses in the 1976–77 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
An introduction to the methods, values and concepts of social work. A broad survey of methods of social work practice: casework, group work, community organization, family therapy, etc. An overview and development of . social work settings; public assistance, mental health services, welfare services, etc.
Fall term
A study of contemporary social problems with which social work is concerned. Emphasis is divided between theoretical approaches to understanding the problems and study of societal responses to and intervention in the problem.
Winter term
A presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for the understanding of the individual in the casework relationship, as well as an introduction to some appropriate casework interventions. Emphasis in the course will be theoretical.
Prerequisite: Soc Wk 120R* or consent of instructor. Fall term
Presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for the understanding of the family and the group in the social work relationship, as well as an introduction to some appropriate social group work and family therapy interventions. Emphasis will be theoretical. Prerequisite: Soc Wk 120R* or consent of instructor. Fall term
An examination of social work practice as it relates to functional and geographical communities. The course will explore the theoretical foundations of organization practice as well as a variety of models.
Prerequisite: Soc Wk 120R* or consent of instructor. Fail term
A methodological examination of some of the more complex intellectual components of the social work skills necessary to work with individuals in casework. ‘Social work theories of the individual will be examined in order for the students to learn some clinical casework applications.
Prerequisite: Soc Wk 220R*, or consent of instructor. Winter term
A methodological examination of some of the more complex intellectual components of some of the social work skills necessary to work with families and groups. Social work theories of the family and of the group will be concretized in order for the student to learn some clinical applications.
Prerequisite: Soc Wk 221R*, or consent of instructor. Winter term
An examination of social change tactics as they have been operationalized by individuals and groups committed to the social work ethos. This course will concentrate on the Canadian scene and such diverse formations as socia) work unions, collective action by welfare recipients, political patties, etc..
Prerequisite: Soc Wk 222R*, or consent of instructor. Winter term
The historical development of the religious, philosophical, technological and cultural bases of social welfare services from early civilization to the modern welfare state. Prerequisite: Soc Wk 120R*, or consent of instructor. Winter term
One or more half courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies Programme. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
The objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of the dimensions and causes of child abuse, to develop skills in identifying cases of this social problem and to explore current methods of management and treatment of persons involved in child abuse situations. Winter term.
Soc Wk 398R*-399R* Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of social work. This course may be undertaken by an individual or small group of students with one of the faculty members from the Social Development Studies Programme.
Elective Courses
The following elective courses are administered by Renison College. For fuller descriptions, see appropriate departments.
Arts
220R* Chinese Though? and Culture !
221R* Chinese Thought and Culture 2
250R Art and Society
Course Descriptions 389 Social Development Studies
English
109Z*(R) Basic Writing Skills
205R* The Canadian Short Story
245R Form and Function
376R*/377R* Our Changing Language: Syntax and semantics, | and 2
385R Twentieth Century Literature
Fine Arts
Geography
126R* The Emerging ‘‘Third World’’
History
! and 2 269R A History of Modern Revolutions
Philosophy 100R Introduction to Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
332R* Fantasy
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