Course Information

CP8 Certificate in Community Development Practice
Part Time
Sociological and political studies
Course code(s): NONE
Course Location: University of Galway - Main Campus
Start Date: 2022-09-01
CP8

Module information for course: 'CP8'


Curriculum Information

Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.

Glossary of Terms

Credits
You must earn a defined number of credits (aka ECTS) to complete each year of your course. You do this by taking all of its required modules as well as the correct number of optional modules to obtain that year's total number of credits.
Module
An examinable portion of a subject or course, for which you attend lectures and/or tutorials and carry out assignments. E.g. Algebra and Calculus could be modules within the subject Mathematics. Each module has a unique module code eg. MA140.
Optional
A module you may choose to study.
Required
A module that you must study if you choose this course (or subject).
Semester
Most courses have 2 semesters (aka terms) per year.

Year 1 (15 Credits)

Required SP127: Understanding Communities


Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10

This module seeks to provide an understanding of the main themes and initiatives that characterise community development. The key principles of community development theory and their application to various types of community setting are explored. It also aims to provide participants with the practical skills and training necessary to enable them to work effectively with communities.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Define community development
  2. Outline the main principles and values of community development
  3. Apply the principles and values of community development to practice
  4. Critically examine how historical and social contexts shaped and defined community development work at national and international levels
  5. Consider the role of reflective practice within the areas of community development and youth work
  6. Describe different methods of evaluation and analysis that can be used within community development
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module SP127: "Understanding Communities" and is valid from 2021 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.

Required SP1110: An Introduction to Family and Society


Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This module is concerned with the nature of family and its interrelationship with wider society. It looks at how family is defined, the diversity of family forms and the role of family in society. A particular emphasis is placed on the nature of family change in Ireland and the western world. Throughout the module, you will see that family does not exist in isolation from wider systems, culture and ideologies and that these influences continually shape and re-configure people’s experiences and understanding of family and family life.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. State how families can be defined and understood
  2. Outline key influences on development and change in family life– including economics, culture, values, ideology, and politics.
  3. Discuss theoretical perspectives on the role and functions of families
  4. Assess how issues such as gender, work, intimacy and caring impact on and are managed in family life
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Family Theories (2nd Edition)" by White, James M. and Klein, David M
    Publisher: Sage
  2. "Sociology of Family Life" by Cheal, David, 2002
    Publisher: PALGRAVE
  3. "Family and Community in Ireland, 3rd Edition (with a new introduction by Anne Byrne, Ricca Edmondson and Tony Varley)" by Arensberg, Conrad, M. and Kimball, Solon T
    Publisher: CLASP Press
  4. "Families, Households and Society," by Allan, Graham and Crow
    Publisher: Palgrave
  5. "From Cottage to Creche: Family Change in Ireland" by Kennedy, F.
    Publisher: Institute of Public Administration.
The above information outlines module SP1110: "An Introduction to Family and Society" and is valid from 2021 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.