1. Community Organization
SWRK 247
Community Organization

2. This is a multi-media and web enhanced course.
All course material is on Dr. Hardina’s web site:
Class format will include lectures, class exercises, video clips, movies, and music.
The main theme of the course is social justice.
Course content also includes material on culturally competent practice and empowerment.

3. Content will be linked to your practice classes and SWRK 215 & 216.
We will discuss oppression.
We will discuss the different theories related to macro practice.
We will use the problem-solving model to plan and evaluate interventions.
We will use interpersonal skills developed in SWRK 220 and 224 to conduct community assessments.

4. Content on oppression will include:
Classism
Racism
Ableism
Ageism
Sexism
Heterosexim
(See syllabus for policies on class conduct and respect for one’s colleagues).

5. Three assignments include:
Community needs assessment
Power Analysis
Intervention plan

6. Text: Analytical skills for community organization practice.
There are additional readings from web sites.
Four articles can be obtained from the library’s electronic reserve.

7. Community organization has a specific purpose and set of values
It is intended to promote social justice.

8. The Ghost of Tom Joad

9. What famous novel about the Central Valley
includes a character named
Tom Joad?