Course Syllabus
Title of Course: Intergroup Dialogues
Prefix and Number: SOCL_WRK 321
Semester and Year [tbd]
Number of Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Admitted to the Social Work Program
Course Details
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Course Description
Explores issues of differences, inequalities, and social identities to build skills of understanding, self-reflection, and communication that promote social change.
Course Materials
Books: All course readings are Open Educational Resources (OERs) available and accessible through Canvas.
Other Materials: All course readings are Open Educational Resources (OERs) available and accessible through Canvas.
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Course Learning Outcomes (students will be able to:) |
Activities Supporting the Learning Outcomes | Assessment of the Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Understand the concepts of individual and group identities | Lectures, Class Discussions, Small Group Activities, Small Group Presentations, Reflections, Videos |
Journal reflections, Canvas discussions |
| Articulate inequalities within society based on group memberships | Lectures, Class Discussions, Videos |
Reflection journal, final reflection, group project, interactive assessment in class |
| Explain the relevance of self-reflection as a provider within the social work profession |
Lectures, Class Discussions, Small Group Activities, Small Group Presentations, Reflections, Videos |
Reflection journal, final reflection |
| Demonstrate the ability to explore healthy self-reflection and communication skills |
Lectures, Class Discussions, Small Group Activities, Small Group Presentations, Reflections, Videos |
Group project, reflection journal, interactive assessment in class |
| Assess personal group memberships and identities |
Lectures, Class Discussions, Small Group Activities, Small Group Presentations, Reflections, Videos |
Canvas discussion, reflection journal, final reflection |
| Dates | Lesson Topic | Assignment | Assessment |
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Week 1 |
Socialization and Intro | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Canvas discussion post week 1 interactive assessment in class |
| Week 2 [dates] |
Understand the concepts of individual and group identities | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Reflection journal entry #1 Canvas discussion post week 2 |
| Week 3 [dates] |
Articulate inequalities within society based on group memberships | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Canvas Discussion post week 3 Interactive Assessment in class |
| Week 4 [dates] |
Articulate inequalities within society based on group memberships | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Canvas discussion post week 4 Reflection journal #2 |
| Week 5 [dates] |
Articulate inequalities within society based on group memberships | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Group Presentations 1 (Canvas) Canvas discussion post week 5 |
| Week 6 [dates] |
How to respond to microaggressions as a social worker | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Canvas discussion post week 6 Reflection journal #3 |
| Week 7 [dates] |
Methods of self-reflection – Power and Privilege | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Canvas discussion post week 7 interactive assessment in class |
| Week 8 [dates] |
Critical analysis of self-reflection process and application to clients | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Reflection journal #4 Canvas discussion post week 8 |
| Week 9 [dates] |
Use of self in social work practice | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Group work presentations 2 (Canvas) Canvas discussion post week 9 |
| Week 10 [dates] |
Use of self in social work practice | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Reflection Journal #5 Canvas discussion post week 10 |
| Week 11 [dates] |
Maintaining healthy self-reflection and communication skills as a provider |
Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Canvas discussion post week 11
interactive assessment in class |
| Week 12 [dates] |
Specific communication strategies within client relationships | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Canvas discussion post week 12 Reflection Journal #5 |
| Week 13 [dates] |
Personal group memberships and identities | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Canvas discussion post week 13 Group work presentations 3 |
| Week 14 [dates] |
Facilitation skills as a social worker - language | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Reflective Journal #6 Interactive assessment in class Canvas discussion post week 14 |
| Week 15 [dates] |
Facilitation skills as a social worker – call in | Assigned Canvas readings and videos |
Interactive assessment in class Canvas discussion post week 15 |
| Week 16 | Reflection |
Final journal reflection |
Expectations for Student Effort
It is WSU policy that for every hour of in-class instruction, or equivalent online instruction, students should expect at least 2 hours of outside class course preparation in the form of reading, course assignments, and review of previous lectures.
Grading
| Type of Assignment (tests, papers, etc) | Points | Percent of Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion Posts (16) | 80 | 18.5% |
| Journal Entries (8) | 80 | 18.5% |
| Group Work (3) | 150 | 35% |
| Interactive Assignments (6) | 120 | 28% |
| Grade | Percent | Grade | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 94-100 | C | 74-76 |
| A- | 90-93 | C- | 70-73 |
| B+ | 87-89 | D+ | 67-69 |
| B | 84-86 | D | 64-66 |
| B- | 80-83 | F | <64 |
| C+ | 77-79 |
Standard rounding procedures will be applied to the percentages to calculate grades. For example, an 89% earns a B+ and 90% earns an A-. A student with an 89.5% will be rounded to a 90%.
Attendance and Make-Up Policy
Social work education involves experiential and collaborative learning and the development of high standards of personal and professional responsibility. Every student contributes as a valuable resource, and peer collaboration is fundamental to the learning milieu. It is important for emerging social workers to begin to express critical course-related ideas and reflections in the classroom. Active participation is essential. Students are expected to be present and on time for class. If students are not able to attend class, they must contact the instructor prior to that session to determine if participation/attendance credits can be awarded in an alternative format. (Emergencies may be excused on a case-by-case basis.)
Please contact your instructor prior to a planned absence such as a school sponsored event, conference, etc. If you have an emergency, please contact your instructor as soon as possible through their WSU email address, preferably prior to the class.
Academic Integrity Statement
You are responsible for reading WSU's Academic Integrity Policy, which is based on Washington State law. If you cheat in your work in this class you will:
- Fail the assignment.
- Be reported to the Center for Community StandardsLinks to an external site..
- Have the right to appeal the decision.
- Not be able to drop the course or withdraw from the course until the appeal process is finished.
If you want to ask for a change in the instructor’s decision about academic integrity, refer to the formLinks to an external site. at the Center for Community StandardsLinks to an external site. website. You must submit the request within 21 calendar days of the decision.
If you have any questions about what you can and cannot do in this course, ask your instructor.