This module will explore key elements of youth work and the many applications of community work across the lifespan and in different socio-cultural and socio-economic settings. It will examine specific issues of relevance to those working with youth. To identify theoretical perspectives on working with young people. To examine legislation and policies that underpin youth work in Ireland.In order to progress, all components of module assessment must be passed by students – failure to successfully to complete any component will require repeat assessment/exam.
Development of Youth Work in Ireland
Explore the historical perspective of youth work and examine the broader social, economic and political factors which have shaped understandings about youth from early to late modernity. Understand the key themes, concepts, issues and debates in the field of youth studies. Examine the contemporary debates about youth, including themes such as transition, risk, culture and social policy.
Youth studies
Youth studies will explore and analyse the way in which childhood and youth are represented in popular culture in historical and contemporary genres. These representations will be examined in the context of popular culture about, and specifically for, children and young people. A critical approach will be adopted by drawing on theoretical perspectives including cultural theory and constructions of childhood and youth. Consideration will be given to representations of social divisions such as age, gender, sexuality, race and disability. Examine young people’s experiences of education and the globalisation of the young people. The core principles and values of youth work will be explored and the importance of participation when engaging young people in practice.
Contemporary Theory, Policy and Practice in Youth work
Explore approaches to the contemporary ‘Youth Agenda’ and the wider social, economic and political factors shaping work with young people. The module will address issues concerning such subjects as citizenship, education, training, young people’s health, housing, youth justice, employment, transitions etc. This module is intended to provide a forum to enable students to examine policies and theories from a social care perspective and identify best practices when working with young people.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |