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Module 7: My Mission Statement (graded)
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Reflecting on the immersion, share how the experiential exercises and discussions shaped your identity and values as a social worker. Then crystallize these changes into a Mission Statement of two to three sentences for your future career as a social worker.

comment from professor: I am curious how the immersion exercise was for you. What did you learn about yourself from the exercise? What things became apparent to you (or reinforced what you already believe) as an individual preparing for a career in social work? What values are important to you?

Required Reading

* Brueggemann, W. (2014). The Practice of Macro Social Work. (4th ed.) Brooks/Cole.

Chapter 4: Conventional and Social Problems
Chapter 5: Solving Problems and Making Social Change
Additional Resources

Coates, T. (2014, June). The case for reparations. The Atlantic Magazine. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/

Davies, E. & Sonmez, F. (2019, June 19). Black writers, activists, scholars testify before House panel on the role of reparations. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/house-panel-holds-hearing-on-reparations-for-slavery/2019/06/19/b62d708a-92a8-11e9-aadb-74e6b2b46f6a_story.html

Module 7: Concepts, Theories, and the LGBTQ Experience (graded)
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Discuss the various meanings of the word “queer” and why some theorists take issue with it being used as a term of identity.

Module 7: Suggestions For Working With Trans People (graded)
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The book references suggestions that Jacob Hale provides for writing about (and presumably, working with) trans people. Take two of these suggestions and describe how you think they could strengthen your ability to practice as a social worker with members of the trans community.

Required Reading

Barker, M.J., Sheele, J. (2015). Queer: A Graphic History. Icon Books

Optional Material

Michelfeld, G. (2019). After I lost my wife of 14 years, I remarried — to a man. Here’s what I learned about straight privilege. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/10/11/after-i-lost-my-wife-years-i-remarried-man-heres-what-i-learned-about-straight-privilege/

Singer, J., (2011). Coming out, coming home: Interview with Michael C. LaSala [Audio Podcast]. https://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/2011/04/coming-out-coming-home-interview-with.html

Transcript for the above podcast is available on the website.

Muth, L. (2018). Never forget that the first-ever Pride was a riot against police brutality. The Tempest. https://thetempest.co/2018/06/26/social-justice/never-forget-that-the-first-pride-was-a-riot/

Burdge, B. J. (2007). Bending gender, ending gender: Theoretical foundations for social work practice with the transgender community. Social work, 52(3), 243 -250.

Foreman, K. (2018, July 30). What is queer theory? [Video File]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7p1c2ofLIU&list=PLw7uuf2mbzzE2218jU6-ZHJVZWcS7xJzY&index=14

Module 8: Self-Care and Social Advocacy (graded)
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After watching The Democratic Promise: Saul Alinsky and His Legacy
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, talk about what you find relevant to today’s issues and social movements. Have the issues changed? Do the organizing strategies need to change?

Required Reading

Brueggemann, W. (2014). The Practice of Macro Social Work. (4th ed.) Brooks/Cole.

Chapter 8: The Practice of Community Development
Chapter 9: The Practice of Community Organizing

LeCroy, C. (2014). Case Studies in Social Work Practice. (3rd ed.). Wiley & Sons.

Case Study 1-3 A Strengths-Focused Approach to Community Development
Additional Resources

NYSESD. (2015, September 3). SD Harlem Community Development Corp. 06/23/2015 1:00 PM [Video]. YouTube.

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Bratt, P (Director). (2017). Dolores [Film]. Public Broadcasting Service

Module 8: Race, Politics & Identity (graded)
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The author cites the fact that 800,000 Hispanic citizens turn voting age each year. Cite the reasons why this will – and will not – affect voting outcomes in upcoming national elections.

Module 8: Inclusive Teaching and Learning: Examining Identity (graded)
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Describe your placement on the Privileged/Marginalized identities chart discussed in the toolkit
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. Next analyze how the mix of identities might influence your practice as a professional social worker and the way you are perceived by clients and co-workers.

Required Readings

Frey, W. H. (2018). Diversity explosion: How new racial demographics are remaking america. Brookings Institution Press. https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/lib/chamberlain-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5180003

Chapter 11: Race and Politics: The Cultural Generation Gap in Presidential Elections

Allen, J. B. (2019). So You Call Yourself an Ally? Colorado Department of Higher Education. http://masterplan.highered.colorado.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CDHE-So-You-Call-Yourself-an-Ally.pdf

Optional Material

Pew Research Center. (March 20, 2018). Trends in party affiliation among demographic groups. Pew Research Center. https://www.people-press.org/2018/03/20/1-trends-in-party-affiliation-among-demographic-groups/