An introduction to social welfare systems and their functions as they relate to social needs and problems within the political, social and economic contexts. An overview of the history and development of social welfare systems, the range of current social services and the knowledge and skills necessary for responding to human needs. This course is delivered by computer conferencing and World Wide Web resources. Computers are available at sites and centers statewide. Emphasis on ways in which individuals and groups are affected by community dynamics.
Students participate in a community project.
Students will explore the delicate balance between individual rights and community responsibility, and how computers and virtual communities on the Internet contribute to the dynamic tensions around identity, freedom, privacy, censorship, governance, property, personal security, gender, sexuality, and diversity. This course is delivered by computer conferencing and World Wide Web resources. Computers are available at sites and centers statewide. This is an introductory lecture and laboratory course designed to introduce students to basic microcomputer concepts and their application to education, business and the home environment. This orientation seminar must be taken before other LIB courses or as a first course with one other LIB course.