Introduction to Social Work

SA128S

The course addresses the question of how professional social work has developed in a dynamic relationship with society and social policy. Knowledge of the development, financing and decision-making structures of the welfare state are covered. We explore theories of relevance to the tasks social work faces. These are theories that contribute to an understanding of human action, the promotion of development, emancipation, mobilization of power, the relations between individuals, groups and society and the causal relations in which social problems arise and are maintained. Students will be introduced to the value basis of social work and encouraged to develop critical reflection.

The student will have to be admitted into one of the study programs: Bachelor in childcare or bachelor in social work.

Knowledge and understanding

Of what social problems are
Of sociological and psychological perspectives on social problems
Of the development of the social work profession
Of the historical development of social work
Of the knowledge and value base of social work
Of the structure and financing of the welfare state
Of decision-making processes

Skills

To analyse social problems from different theoretical perspectives
To analyse the development and distinctiveness of professional social work
Employment in social work professions

General competence

Understand and critically reflect over different theoretical perspectives on social problems, professional social work¿s development and distinctiveness and the role of social work professions in the welfare society.

None other than semester fee and syllabus literature.

Obligatory

Lectures, seminars, group work and tutoring.

The programme of study and relevant courses are evaluated by students twice every year as part of the university`s quality control system.

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Due to the Covid-19 epedemic, a number of assessments and exams at Nord University has been changed.

Changes are made in accordance with the Temporary Regulations on Supplements to Regulation 31/01/2019 no. 63: Concerning Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a Result of the Coronavirus Epidemic- according to §2 of the Corona Epidemic, Assessment Methods, Sections 1-3

To accommodate this, the form of assessment will be changed from Written school examination to Take – home examination on this course in the spring of 2020.

Pencil, pen, rular, simple calculator ond dictonary.

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Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

SA116S - Innføring i sosialt arbeid - 10 credits

SA126S - Introduction to Social Work - 10 credits

SA127S - Introduction to Social Work - 10 credits

PS110S - Psychology and psychiatry - 5 credits

PS111S - Psychology and psychiatry - 5 credits

SA121S - Theory and Practice in Social Work - 20 credits

SA125S - Theory and Practice in Social Work - 20 credits

SA129S - Introduction to Social Work - 20 credits

PS107S - Psychology and Pedagogy - 10 credits

PS106S - Psychology and psychiatry - 10 credits

SA107S - Activity with children and youth in social work - 10 credits

Curriculum literature

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Credits

Study location

Bodø

Course coordinator

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