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THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Title Introduction to Social Work Theory and Practice


Course Code SW1301 No. of Credits 11
Faculty Social Science
Department Sociology and Social Work
Target Group 1st year Social Work students
Pre-requisites None
Course Code
Course Instructor Dr. M. Mundau
Office # 42 Moshoeshoe Ext. 3777

Email m.mundau@nul.ls

Other Course None


Teachers(s) Tutor(s)
Learning Hours Total 60
Student Quota None
Course Type Core Course
Offer in Academic Year 2023/2024: 1st Semester

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the profession of Social Work; its theory and practice.
It covers the definition of social work, historical development, and philosophy of the profession; introduces
the profession’s values, ethics, and practice principles, and examines the major social work practice
intervention methods, skills as well as associated professional techniques. Students will also be introduced
to various therapeutic social work interventions. It also introduces students to the concept of social welfare
and social development.

COURSE OBJECTIVES ARE:


1. To introduce and orient students to the social work profession
2. To promote the acquisition of knowledge and skills for competent social work practice.
3. To promote students’ awareness of social welfare and social development agencies in Lesotho.
4. To raise the students’ awareness of social problems in Lesotho and potential intervention strategies.

COURSE CONTENT

UNIT 1: Introduction to the course


1.1. Definition of social work
1.2. Overall purpose of Social work
1.3. Social work goals and objectives
1.4. Social work practice fields
1.5. Primary and secondary social work settings

UNIT 2: Social work values, ethics, principles, and tenets


2.1. Social Work Values
2.2. Social Work Ethics
2.3. Social Work Principles
2.4. Social Work Tenets

UNIT 3: Historical development of social work


3.1. The Charity Organisation Society (COS)

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3.2. History of Social Work in the United Kingdom,
3.3. United States of America, Africa, and Lesotho

UNIT 4: Overview of Theories in social work practice


4.1. Theories
4.2. Practice perspectives
4.3. Practice Models

UNIT 5: An overview of social work practice methods


5.1. Social Case Work
5.2. Social Group Work
5.3. Community Work

UNIT 6: Social work and social welfare


6.1. Social welfare and Social Development
6.2. Models of social welfare
6.2.1. Institutional social welfare
6.2.2. Residual social welfare

GUIDELINES ON GRADING AND STANDARDS OF ASSESSMENT


General Course Grade Descriptors

Please note: NUL has adopted a standards-based assessment, thus, when using standards-based
assessment as opposed to norm-based assessment, descriptors should be established so that students are
clear about what is expected of them. Students will receive a score based on these benchmarks as
opposed to a ranking based on a norm.
A (80% or above) Demonstrate evidence of original thought, strong analytical and critical
abilities as well as a thorough grasp of the topic from background reading
and analysis; should demonstrate excellent organizational, rhetorical, and
presentational skills.

B (70-79%) Demonstrate evidence of critical and analytical thinking but not necessarily
original in their thinking; show an adequate grasp of the topic from

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background reading and analysis; should demonstrate strong organizational,
rhetorical, and presentational skills.

C (60-69%) Demonstrate evidence of a reasonable grasp of their subject but most of their
information is derivative, with rather little evidence of critical thinking; should
demonstrate fair organizational, rhetorical, and presentational skills.

Demonstrate evidence of being able to assemble the bare minimum of


D (50-59%) information, poorly digested, and not very well organized in presentation.
There is no evidence of critical thinking.

Demonstrate evidence of poor knowledge and understanding of the subject,


E (40-49%) a lack of coherence and organization, and answers are largely irrelevant.
Work fails to reach degree level.

F (39% or less) Demonstrate evidence of absolute poor knowledge and understanding of the
subject.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES


Aligned Programme Learning
Course Learning Outcomes
Outcomes

At the end of this course students are expected to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the objectives, values,


principles, and ethics of social work.
2. Demonstrate an appreciation of the relevance and role of social
workers, nationally, regionally, and internationally
3. Be conversant with the theory and methods of social work
intervention and their application.

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Course Teaching and Learning Activities Aligned Course
1. Lectures, Learning Outcomes
2. Group Presentations and critical reading
3. Interactive class discussions

There are three contact hours weekly, 1x3 hour lectures

This course is taught as a series of interactive lectures which provide


and encourage participation and discussions between students and the
lecturer. This will also cover a wide range of skills development such as
essay writing, developing sound arguments, critical reading and
analytical thinking, note taking, finding sources of evidence, and
applying these and other skills into the context of social work.

COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS


Assessment Aligned Course Learning
Description Weight
Method Outcomes
1. Assignment (x 1) Students will have one assignment.
2. Class test (x1) Students will have one class test.
3. Presentations Students will have group
presentations
4. Examination Students will have a final written
examination for this course at the end
of the semester.
Coursework will comprise 33% of the total marks and the final examination will comprise 67% of the
total marks.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: (Journals, textbooks, website addresses, etc.)


Dean, H, Hepworth, R, Rooney, G, & Strom-Gottfried, 2013. Direct Social Work Practice, Theory and Skills:
9th Edition, USA, Brooks/Cole: Cengage Learning.
Dhemba, J. 2012, “Fieldwork in Social Work Education and Training,” Social Work and Society, vol 10, no 1.
DuBois, B & Miley, KK, 2005, Social Work: An Empowering Profession, Fifth Edition, United States of

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America, Pearson Education Inc.
Farley, OW, Smith, LL & Boyle, S. 2012. Introduction to Social Work, Twelfth Edition. USA: Pearson
Education Inc.
IASSW & IFSW 2004, Global Standards for the Education and Training of the Social Work Profession, Bern,
Switzerland, Sage.
Morales, A & Sheafor, B W 1989, Social Work: A Profession of Many Faces, Massachusetts, Allyn and
Bacon Inc.
Nicholas, L, Rautenbach, J & Maistry, M, 2010, Introduction to Social Work. Claremont, Juta and Company
Limited.
Shadlow, S, 2004, Social Work Values and Knowledge, UK, Macmillan Publication.
Thackery, M G, Farley, OW & Skidmore, R A, 1994, Introduction to Social Work, New Jersey, Prentice Hall
Englewood Cliffs.
Zastrow, C, 2010, Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People. USA, Brooks/Cole,
Cengage Learning.
Zastrow, C, 2013, The Practice of Social Work: A Comprehensive Work text. USA, Brooks/ Cole: Cengage
Learning.
MEANS/PROCESSES FOR STUDENT FEEDBACK ON COURSE
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COURSE POLICY (including plagiarism, academic honesty, attendance, etc)
Unless otherwise stated, the normal course administration policies and rules of the faculty of Social
Sciences apply. For the policy, see http://www.nul.ls
The University regulations on academic misconduct will be strictly enforced. Please refer to
http://www.nul/student/plagiarisms for further details. In addition, students should familiarize themselves
with http://www.nul.lib.ls
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
Please note that I will be available in my office for further consultations during working hours from Monday
to Friday.
ACADEMIC COUNCIL APPROVAL

Signature___________________________ Date____________________________________

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