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    Overview

    The application of the Treaty of Waitangi in social services in New Zealand.

    Students will gain knowledge of current theories and explanation that seek to implement a Treaty-based practice approach and will be able to apply that knowledge to a practice situation, as well as be able to discuss the impact of the Treaty on current service provision. The paper has been designed to provide students with a Treaty-based framework for working with people in any area of human service.

    About this paper

    Paper title The Treaty and Social Services
    Subject Social Work
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $981.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (SOWK 111 or SOWX 111) or 54 points
    Restriction
    COMF 216, SOWX 213, SOWX 236
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Notes
    With approval, the prerequisite may be waived for BHealSc students.
    Eligibility

    Suitable for those interested in working with Iwi and Māori in the welfare, justice and health sectors.

    Contact

    socialwork@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Anaru Eketone

    Paper Structure

    The paper utilises:

    • 13 two-hour lectures
    • 12 one-hour tutorials
    Textbooks
    Readings will be provided. There is no set text for this paper.
    Course outline
    A course outline will be made available at the beginning of the semester.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    An application of the theoretical and practice implications of the Treaty of Waitangi:

    1. Students will gain knowledge of current theories of explanation that seek to implement a Treaty-based practice approach.
    2. Students will be introduced to the application of relevant knowledge to a practice situation.
    3. Students will be able to facilitate critical discussion concerning the impact of the Treaty on current service provision.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 11:00-12:50 9-13, 15-22

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Wednesday 16:00-16:50 10-13, 15-22
    A2 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 10-13, 15-22
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