Atswa new syllabus

ATSWA (African Traditional and Social Work Association) is a professional organization that aims to promote the development of social work practice in Africa. Here is a sample syllabus for an ATSWA new syllabus:

Course Title: Introduction to African Traditional and Social Work Practice

Course Description: This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of African traditional and social work in Africa. Students will explore the historical and cultural context of social work in Africa, the role of traditional healing practices, and the challenges and opportunities facing social workers in Africa.

Course Objectives:

• To understand the historical and cultural context of social work in Africa
• To explore the role of traditional healing practices in African societies
• To examine the challenges and opportunities facing social workers in Africa
• To develop an appreciation for the diversity of social work practices in Africa
• To understand the importance of cultural competence in social work practice

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to African Traditional and Social Work Practice

• Overview of the course
• Historical context of social work in Africa
• Cultural context of social work in Africa

Week 2: Traditional Healing Practices in Africa

• Overview of traditional healing practices in Africa
• Role of traditional healers in African societies
• Comparison of traditional healing practices with Western medicine

Week 3: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Social Workers in Africa

• Overview of the challenges facing social workers in Africa
• Opportunities for social workers in Africa
• Case studies of social work practice in Africa

Week 4: Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice

• Definition of cultural competence
• Importance of cultural competence in social work practice
• Strategies for developing cultural competence

Week 5: African Traditional and Social Work Practice in Context

• Overview of African traditional and social work practice in context
• Case studies of African traditional and social work practice
• Discussion of the implications of African traditional and social work practice for social work education and practice

Assessment:

• Class participation and attendance (20%)
• Weekly assignments (40%)
• Midterm exam (20%)
• Final project (20%)

Required Readings:

• [List of required readings, including books, articles, and online resources]

Recommended Readings:

• [List of recommended readings, including books, articles, and online resources]

Course Resources:

• [List of course resources, including textbooks, articles, and online resources]

Contact Information:

• Instructor: [Name]
• Email: [Email]
• Office Hours: [Office hours]

Note: This is just a sample syllabus and may need to be modified to fit the specific needs and goals of your course.