Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Youth Work 3: Youth Praxis, Policy and Programs

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS2231

City Campus

Undergraduate

365H Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Michael Hartup

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: michael.hartup@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 8. Floor 10. room 36

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-requisite Courses

Successful completion of POLI1066 Public Policy, or equivalent

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.
For your information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/course-requisites.


Course Description

This course considers the relationship between Youth Work practice, research, policy and programs and it considers youth workers as policy actors. It embeds your knowledge of policy in youth work settings, considering the impact of policies and associated programs on young people and the youth sector. In this course, you will engage in analyses of Youth Policy and Youth Work programs, identifying the circumstances and considerations that have contributed to their intentions, standing in the Sector and delivery as well as their limitations and gaps in delivery. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes  

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:   

  • Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect upon the factors, agencies and influences that shape the life-worlds, experiences and aspirations of young people to consider enabling models of practice and interventions 


Course Learning Outcomes  

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

  1. Analyse the complex and interconnected influences of policy, research and professional stakeholders across the Youth Sector in relation to the development and establishment of Youth Policy and Youth Work Programs.
  2. Critically evaluate the formulation of a specific Youth Policy or Youth Work Program, with regards to purpose, service and the young people and/or sector it targets and suggest alternative approaches.
  3. Navigate the policy frameworks that enable and constrain Youth Work practice and Programs.
  4. Articulate the political, social, cultural, environmental and economic considerations that inform Youth Policy development and implementation. 


Overview of Learning Activities

This course is facilitated through a series of lectures and workshops. In the lectures theoretical perspectives for understanding and examining the intersections between policy, research and programs will be developed.  In the workshops, you will explore the application of these theoretical understandings to case studies from the Youth Sector and Youth Work practice. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. This includes resources such as weekly readings, assessment supports, requirements for workshop and seminar participation and notes from classes. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Assessment Tasks

Task 1: Youth Participation: Assessing an Initiative. 20%, 500 words, CLO1 2,4 

Task 2: Youth Policy and Program Case Study. 40%, 1500 words, CLO 1,2,3,4 

Task 3: Policy Proposal: Policy and Program Submission. 1500 words, 40%, CLO 1,2,3,4 

  Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.