School Of Social SciencesEducation for Social ActionWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101300.1
Discipline: EDUCATION STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
English language
About this Unit
In 2010 this unit replaced by 101595 - Community and Social Action. Social action has played a significant role in shaping societal views around major issues. This unit looks at social action and its recent history as a force in representing the interests of different groups and communities in public debates and decision-making processes. The unit explores examples where social action has impacted on social structures and practices and shaped outcomes. The unit provides a history and analysis of social action as well as exploring the possibilities for social action within the current social/political framework of greater uncertainty and rapidly shifting conflicts and alliances. Finally, the unit offers the opportunity to explore the role of education as a tool for social action in current contexts.