Assignment 1: Self-Protective Strategies: We encompass the invasive question, inappropriate tipping and the exploitative favour request.

Assignment 2: Why and whom we trust: beginning with Shakespeare's image ("the devil hath power to assume a pleasing shape"), we deal with those shapes assumed by such devils in order to obtain money and sometimes to kill. Through examining the types of persons we trust, we discuss those tools needed for self-protection. Topics include: Exploitation by Experts, Coercion by Religionists: ("My will be done"), and deadly ruses: Trust and Death.

Assignment 3: Section 1. Multi-level Marketing, Pyramid Schemes: resenting a case study, we work through the growing degrees of involvement, Gradual brain-washing, Increasing financial and moral debt, and pointers on spotting pyramid schemes. Section 2. Bringing a Personal Injury Claim: Providing the case file of an injured client, this section details the process by which an individual with no legal training can bring a successful claim against a multi-national corporation.

Assignment 4: Social Alchemy: turning the Dross of defeat into gold: when you can't join them, beat them. Here we develop ways of transmuting disappointment into success, both in working and daily living. Topics include Starting One's Own Business, Turning Pain into Profit, and Panning for Goodness.

Assignment 5: Social TaeKwonDist Parenting: Discussing the case of a single dad left with the care of his two young boys, we then move on to dilemmas faced by one or two-parent homes, potential conflicts with au-pairs, and end by suggesting diverse activities for quality family time.

Qualification 1: Self Advocacy (Social Tae Kwon Do) Diploma

Self Advocacy (Social Tae Kwon Do) Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

When you study through ElearnUK you can quickly access your course material online and submit all of your question papers to your tutor online, using your unique student account. You have access to all of your course material immediately, and when you submit question papers, your tutor sends you an email containing your results and feedback.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 60 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support

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