Social work theory and pracice
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KF21VVO01 |
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| Type: | Free choise |
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| Level: | Master |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Toikko, Timo |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to explain the meaning of social work theory and methods.
Student's Workload
130 hr
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
There is a tendency to see social work as a theoretically grounded profession. There are, however, different meanings attached to social work theory. The methods of social work are equally understood in different ways. Students familiarize themselves with literature and write a six-page essay on their personal conception of social work theory.
Recommended or Required Reading
Mäntysaari, Mikko; Pohjola, Anneli & Pösö, Tarja (2009) Sosiaalityö ja teoria. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus.
Juhila, Kirsi (2006) Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtä-vät ja paikat. Tampere: Vastapaino.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Distance learning.
Assessment Criteria
Grading: pass/fail (grade 3)
Students are able to explain the meaning of social work theory and methods.
Assessment Methods
Grading is based on a student's assignments.
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