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    Aim of the module

    Students will understand how human biological, social conditions, psychological, spiritual, cultural, political systems and the physical environment affect or are affected by human behavior.

    Unit 1: Overview of Human Behavior and Social Environment (HBSE)

    Intended unit learning outcomes

    Understand the meaning of the concepts of human behavior and social environment

    Explain how does HBSE relates to Social work

    Explain why do Social workers and sociologists study HBSE 

    The Unit will cover

    The Definition of HBSE and connected concepts

    The place of HBSE in the field of social work and sociology

    Resources

    For the content related to this unit please read the course lecture notes at the end of the general introduction.

    For additional materials for this unit, please read the unit material available at the end of this unit. 

    E-tivities 

    After reading the materials provided for this unit, do the following

    E-tivity 1.1 as instructed in "E-tivity 1.1. Assignment 1" at the end of this unit

    E-tivity 1.2 as instructed in "E-tivity 1.2. Discussion Forum Questions" at the end of the unit

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