Posted: November 19th, 2022

SWSP5123 Case Study Reports

Unit Outline: SWSP5123 Australian Society V1.0 (19/08/2022)
Assessment 3
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Assessment 3 Details and Instructions
Case study reports
You are to write 2 short case study reports, each 750 words outlining the role of the media in
community development.
Resources Required
1. Online video-viewing access
Week Due Sunday, Week 10, by 11.55pm (AEST/AEDT)*
Assessment Type Case Study Reports
Weighting 20%
Aligned Learning
Outcomes
a. Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding the scope and functions of
core institutional structures in Australian society including three levels of
government, key government departments, legal institutions and legislative
frameworks including international human rights obligations, antidiscrimination legislations and duty of care obligations that inform social
work practice
b. Display and critique an advanced knowledge of the key social and
economic indicators in Australia particularly relating to economic and social
well-being, poverty, employment and unemployment.
c. Demonstrate high level specialist knowledge regarding the social
demographic profiles of different social groups in the community including
those that relate to individual and family profiles, gender and sexuality,
ability and disability and different cultural and Indigenous groups.
d. Exhibit advance knowledge regarding different social and political stances
in relation to key social issues, particularly relating to poverty, sexuality,
family violence and drugs and alcohol.
Length 750 words per case study
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Unit Outline: SWSP5123 Australian Society V1.0 (19/08/2022)
Description of Task
Case Study One:
Choose from one of the following video case studies:
1. Inequality: 4 Corners (Growing Up Poor, 2012)
http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2012/09/20/3594298.htm
OR
2. Aged Care: 4 Corners (Who Cares? Part 2, 2018)
https://www.abc.net.au/4corners/who-cares-part-two/10300264
After selecting a case study write a case study report (750 words) on the specific social issue that is
depicted in the video that includes:
1. A short synopsis of the key ideas of the case study video.
2. A description of which key social and cultural factors contribute to how the people in this video
see themselves. This may include factors relating to age, socio-economic status, employment
or unemployment, sexuality, gender, ability or disability, cultural background or religious
affiliation. In your response explain the relevant details relating to this factor or factors and
note the ways in which it impacts on the people in the video.
3. A description of what social and governmental institutions the subjects of the video interact
with, and how the people representing these institutions respond to them.
4. A description of what kinds of inequality, prejudice or bias the people in the video experience.
Note whether this inequality, prejudice or bias potentially contravenes any legislative
protections, or human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
5. Using the example of at least two people in the video describe how, as a community or social
worker you would support them, what adjustments you might make in your practices to
respond to them appropriately and what social or cultural resources you might use to Help
you.
6. Discuss how you identify socially and culturally compared to the people in the video. Describe
how this might affect your interactions with some of these people. Note any ways the video
challenged your preconceptions and how you have shifted your own perspective.
Case Study Two:
From the list of books below choose one chapter from one of the following books and write a case
study report on this (750 words):
1. Clarke, M., Yussuf, A., & Magan, M. (Eds.) (2019). Growing up African in Australia. Black Inc.
OR
2. Divaroren, D., & Pajalić, A. (Eds.) (2019) Growing up Muslim in Australia: Coming of age.
Allen & Unwin.
OR
3. Heiss, A., & Heiss, A. (Eds.) (2018) Growing up Aboriginal in Australia. Black Inc., an imprint
of Schwartz Publishing Pty Ltd.
OR
4. Pung, A. (Eds.) (2008) Growing up Asian in Australia. Black Inc.
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Unit Outline: SWSP5123 Australian Society V1.0 (19/08/2022)
In your case study report include the following:
1. Describe which key social, cultural and institutional factors contribute to how the people in this
chapter see themselves, using academic references from this Unit to support this. This may
include factors relating to age, socio-economic status, employment or unemployment,
sexuality, gender, ability or disability, cultural background or religious affiliation. In your
response explain the relevant details relating to this factor or factors and note the ways in
which it impacts on the people in the film.
2. A description of which social and governmental institutions the subjects interact with, and how
the people from these institutions respond to them.
3. A description of what kinds of inequality, prejudice or bias the people in the book describe
experiencing. Note whether this inequality, prejudice or bias potentially contravenes any
legislative protections, or human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration Of Human
Rights.
4. Using the example of at least two people in the story describe how, as a community or social
worker you would support them, what adjustments you might make in your practices to
respond to them appropriately and what social or cultural resources you might use to Help
you.
5. Discuss how you identify socially and culturally compared to the people in the film. Describe
how this might affect your interactions with some of these people. Note any ways the film
challenged your preconceptions and how you have shifted your own perspective.
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Unit Outline: SWSP5123 Australian Society V1.0 (19/08/2022)
Marking Criteria: Assessment 3
Task High Distinction
9-10 marks
Distinction
8 marks
Credit
7 marks
Pass
5-6 marks
Fail
< 5 marks
Case study 1
Work describes and
analyses all elements of
the assessment task,
critically engaging with the
social and institutional
structures that influence
how the key case study
subjects act, using at
least 2 references to
support this.
Demonstrates a high level
of reflection as to how
own experience and
social position influences
their approach to human
service work.
Work describes all
elements of the
assessment task. There is
strong evidence of critical
reflection of the case
study including selfreflection on own
experience and how this
influences own approach
to human services work.
At least one academic
reference is cited.
Work has been submitted
within time boundaries
and within prescribed
parameters. Strong
evidence of considered
reflection of the case
study. Answers the all
questions. Demonstrates
ability to reflect on own
experience and
knowledge.
Work has been submitted
within time boundaries.
Work deviates slightly
from the required
parameters.
Demonstrates some
evidence of the selected
case study. Answers at
least three of six
questions adequately.
Work has been submitted
late without deadline
extension permission or
entry deviates significantly
from the required
parameters specified in
the assessment
instructions. No evidence
of viewing videos or
reading or of reflective
practice.
Marks assigned out of /10
Case study 2
Work describes and
analyses all elements of
the assessment task,
critically engaging with the
social and institutional
structures that influence
how the key case study
subjects act.
Demonstrates a high level
of reflection as to how
own experience and
social position influences
their approach to human
services work.
Work describes all
elements of the
assessment task. There is
strong evidence of critical
reflection of the case
study including selfreflection on own
experience and how this
influences own approach
to human services work.
Work has been submitted
within time boundaries
and within prescribed
parameters. Strong
evidence of considered
reflection of the case
study. Answers the all
questions. Demonstrates
ability to reflect on own
experience and
knowledge.
Work has been submitted
within time boundaries.
Work deviates slightly
from the required
parameters.
Demonstrates some
evidence of the selected
case study. Answers at
least three of six
questions adequately.
Work has been submitted
late without deadline
extension permission or
entry deviates significantly
from the required
parameters specified in
the assessment
instructions. No evidence
of viewing videos or
reading or of reflective
practice.
Marks assigned out of /10
Overall Mark Assessment 3: /20
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Unit Outline: SWSP5123 Australian Society V1.0 (19/08/2022)
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