Course: Theories and methods of social work

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Course title Theories and methods of social work
Course code FZS/ATSW
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
Course content
Content: Lectures (26h lectures/27h self-study) Social work from historical perspective (4h lectures/2h self-study) Ethical aspects of social work (4h lectures/2h self-study) Power and help in social work (2 h lectures/3h self-study) Case management (4 h lectures/5 h self study) Social work with family (4h lectures/5h self-study) Social work with group (4h lectures/5h self-study) Community social work (4h lectures/5h self-study) Seminars and practicum (13 h) Communication skills (5 h) Case management (2 h) Social work with family (2 h) Social work with group (2 h) Community social work (2 h)

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with a basic knowledge about theories and methods of social work.
Students will be able to describe development of social work and its legitimacy, acceptance of the values of social work and acquire the terminology of social work. Students know the theoretical models and methods of social work.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
The examination is conferred based on a written test.
Recommended literature
  • Adams, R.; Dominelli, L.; Payne, M. Critical Practice in Social Work. Second Edition. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
  • Adams, R.; Dominelli, L.; Payne, M. SOCIAL WORK: Themes, Issues and Critical Debates. Third Edition. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
  • Bogo, M. Social work practice: concepts,processes, and interviewing. New York: Columbia University press, 2006.
  • Gray, M.; Midgley, J.; Webb, S.A. The SAGE Handbook of social work. London: SAGE Publications Ltc., 2012.


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