ETH401 Ethics and Social Welfare (8)
AbstractThis subject explores the relationship between ethical theory, ethical principles, and social welfare. The conflict between personal and professional values and the legal and organisational context of practice will be considered. The ethics of intervention and issues of autonomy, paternalism and coercion will be studied. The subject will conclude with a discussion of moral risk, responsibility and accountability. |
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Session 2 | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ETH401
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate some knowledge of the ethical theories that form the basis of social welfare practice and understand the processes of ethical reasoning and ethical judgment - be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the relationship between ethical principles, professional codes, and personal values - be able to demonstrate a knowledge of ethics of intervention, issues of paternalism and coercion, and the rights of individuals. - be able to demonstrate an understanding of the organisational context of social welfare and its implications for practice - be able to demonstrate an understanding of moral risk, ethical responsibility and accountability. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: The Nature of Ethics and Ethical Theory
Utilitarian and Deontological Theory, Virtue Based Ethics
Ethical Relativism
The Ethic of Service
Autonomy,Beneficence & Non-Maleficence
Justice
Critiques of the Dominant Theories
Feminist, "Foucauldian"
The Ethics of Intervention
The duty to care and the limits of paternalism
Human rights and legal protection
The organisational context of practice
Models of ethical decision making
Ethical Responsibility and Accountability
Dissent, including whistleblowing
Moral risk. |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.