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Social Work

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (BSW DEGREE PROGRAMME)
(Applicable to 2018/19 cohort)

SW 100 Introduction to Philosophy of Social Welfare and Social Work
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course serves to help first year students to gain basic knowledge and general un-
derstanding about the philosophy and concepts of social welfare and social work. Knowledge
on the basic elements and issues of “what” and “why” of the social work discipline will be
covered. The course is an important foundation in social work study in order to pave the way
for further pursuit in the social work profession.

SW 110 Social Welfare System and Services in Hong Kong
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course offers a general understanding of the social welfare system and various
types of welfare services in Hong Kong. It covers the historical development of social welfare
service in Hong Kong and points out the differences between social welfare, social service
and social work. Students will also learn changes in social welfare, funding models for social
services and service evaluation from the social work perspective. The course will explore the
role of social work as a helping profession in relation to the provision of services for children
and youth, families, elderly and disabled people in Hong Kong. Students are expected to have
a general understanding of the social work profession after completing the course.

SW 120 Principles of Sociology
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to introduce to students the sociological analysis of the structuring of
various forms of human practices and relationships. The emphasis is on the systemic study of
human actions resulting from subjective meaningful interactions in everyday life. Major
sociological paradigms will be introduced to students, such as Structural-Functionalist, Marxist
and Symbolic Interactionalist. Students will also learn to adopt the sociological perspective to
understand social phenomena such as culture, organization, gender, family, social stratifica-
tion, social policy, deviance, population and globalization.

SW 131 Self-understanding and Self-development I
1 Term; Non-Credit Bearing
This course aims to enhance students’ self-understanding and self-awareness of the
origin of oneself by introducing various aspects of human development from a lifespan
perspective. It examines the essential parts and processes of personality formation which is
multi-faceted including psychological, developmental, emotional and societal. The course will
also facilitate students’ sensitivity to comprehend and accommodate their individual strengths
and limitations as a life goal for personal growth.

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