important senate notice - Walter Sisulu University

highlights the historical development of the social work profession in South Africa as it relates to
its evolution. The historical background of the social work profession is necessary for students
to understand that the profession started in Europe, then to the United States of America
and in South Africa. The module further explains developmental approach to social welfare
as proposed by the current government in power with the implementation of its policies and
programme on course. (White Paper, 1998).
SOW 1001: FIELD-WORK (YEARLY MODULE)
The above module in field-work introduces students to social welfare organizations situated
around Mthatha. It focuses on giving students information about infrastructure, functioning,
administration and daily activities of the organization, including the kind of delivery services
offered by the organization and the role that is played by social workers in each welfare
organization.
2 nd SEMESTER
SOW 1201: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK THEORY, PRACTICE, CODE OF
CONDUCT AND ETHICS
The above module introduces the student with fundamental theories, methods and the generic
scope of the social work programme and its association to related disciplines such as sociology,
psychology, criminology and mental health. The module also addresses the principles conduct
and ethics that underpin the practice of social work.
SOHSC 1206: SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH SCIENCES
The module addresses the impact of HIV-AIDS and related problems with individual and their
families. It also highlights socio-economic and health factors that impact upon the health of the
individuals and their families and the role that can be played by a social worker in dealing with
problems of HIV-AIDS endemic.
LEVEL 2
1 st SEMESTER
SOW 2101: INDIGENIZATION
The above module on indigenization addresses community problems of rural and traditional
societies and the role that can be played by social work to instil the values in self-help.
SOW 2102 : FAMILY THEORY
The above module on family therapy addresses conceptual framework on the structure and
preservation of families and how these families function within and also in the outer environment.
The different types of families, the nature, the structural approach, characteristics and their
strengths and weaknesses are also highlighted.
SWL 111: SOCIAL WELFARE LAW
The module introduces students to Social Welfare policies and procedures pertaining to sociolegal
issues of the social work profession. It focuses on the role to be played by Social workers
in Children’s Court procedures, the presentation of Court reports relating to the protection of
children and related family affairs.
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