Current active course description (last updated 2023/24)
People with disabilities and the society
SOA2005
Current active course description (last updated 2023/24)

People with disabilities and the society

SOA2005

The course deals with key themes for working with people with disabilities, such as the removal of barriers, the UN's human rights, legislation, work and employment, living conditions, discrimination, inclusion, activity and participation. Key concepts and theories on different ways of viewing disability will be elucidated. The social worker`s roles, tasks and methods will be thematized and discussed in various practices and contexts.

The course language is Norwegian. A complete course description is available in Norwegian.

The course deals with key themes for working with people with disabilities, such as the removal of barriers, the UN's human rights, legislation, work and employment, living conditions, discrimination, inclusion, activity and participation.

For full time study programmes (BASOA og BABEV): All courses in 1 and 2 academic years must be passed in order to participate in the course.

For part time study programme (BASOAH): All courses in the first six semesters except SA270 must be passed in order to participate in the course.

The course main language is Norwegian. A complete course description is available in Norwegian.
No costs beyond semester fees and syllabus literature.
Elective subject
Lectures, seminars and group work.
The study program is evaluated annually by the students through subject studies. Evaluation is part of the university's quality system.