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Transcultural Generalist Practice with client systems, particularly individuals and families, at micro, mezzo (messo), and macro levels. Assessment, planning, and implementing intervention within a professional relationship, utilizing a strengths perspective focusing on Latinos, African-American, and Asian-Americans. Course Description This foundation course emphasizes system and ecological perspectives within a problem-solving framework to social work practice in various modalities at the micro, messo, and macro levels. Social work interventions will be examined from bio-psycho-social-spiritual contexts. A transcultural focus to social work practice emphasizes intervention with diverse populations including Latinos, African and Asian Americans, women, gays, lesbians, older adults, and other disenfranchised and marginalized populations. Students will gain knowledge and skills to help promote economic and social justice, engage in reflective and critical thinking, evaluate their own practice, and utilize alternative approaches to promote human well-being. SW 220 is a foundation course that focuses on individuals and families. Students enroll in it concurrently with SW 230 (Field Practicum). Next semester, SW 221 will focus on groups, organizations, and communities. Learning Objectives Upon completion of Social Work 220, social work students will have gained the ability to: 1. Apply ecological, strengths, and empowerment approaches to social work practice in various modalities at micro and mezzo levels with individuals, couples, and families. • M3.1 (Social Justice)