196-001 Human Resilience across the Lifespan

Admission into the Bachelor of Social Work for BSW students or for Bachelor of Arts students, 37.5 points of second/third-year arts subjects.

This subject explores individual and environmental sources of resilience and vulnerability. Concepts relating to stress, trauma and loss are examined across the human life span. After taking this subject, students should be able to identify factors within the individual and the social environment which shape responses to adversity. They should also be able to reflect critically upon different theoretical perspectives and values as they relate to the content of this subject.

• critically analyse texts;

• link theory and practice;

• understand social, cultural, organisational and ethical contexts of human experience and practices;

• undertake independent research;

• communicate effectively in writing.

A 1000-word essay 25% (due mid-semester) and a 3000-word essay 75% (due at the end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum 75% attendance of tutorials required.

A subject reader will be available for purchase from the University Bookroom.

• L Harms, Understanding Human Development: A multi-dimensional approach. Oxford University Press 2005.