Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Research Placement in Social Work
Course Code
LUSDK_269
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dagnija Staķe
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To deepen and develop the knowledge, skills and competence necessary for the implementation of research, scientific and academic activities. Demonstrate the ability to raise current social issues, carry out research activities, seeking evidence-based answers and solutions to social problems, contributing to the creation of new knowledge in the social work sector.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge on social work and social security system in Latvia; knowledge of levels of social work practice; and social work organization; Social and sociological research methodology, quantitative and qualitative methods at the undergraduate level; basic knowledge in data processing and data analysis.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research organization and carrying out.
Skills
1.Able to independently use quantitative and qualitative research methods. Able to demonstrate an understanding of research ethics.
Competences
1.Able to analyze the results obtained in the study and discuss them. Able to offer data-based innovative solutions, contributing to the development of professional knowledge and practice in the field of social work.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Performs research tasks, independently collects data using qualitative and quantitative methods, applies modern data analysis methods, develops proposals.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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A report on the results obtained in the research practice has been prepared.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to placement
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Workshop: Research questions, selection of research tools. Field preparation for the study
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Workshop: Research questions, selection of research tools. Field preparation for the study
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Workshop: qualitative methods (Interviewing, et all.)
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Workshop: organizing a focus group discussion
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Workshop: quantitative methods, questionnaire and surveying.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis
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Auditorium
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Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis
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Auditorium
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Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis
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Auditorium
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Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Defending the results of research practice
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Defending the results of research practice
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Introduction to placement
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Workshop: Research questions, selection of research tools. Field preparation for the study
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Workshop: Research questions, selection of research tools. Field preparation for the study
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Workshop: qualitative methods (Interviewing, et all.)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Workshop: organizing a focus group discussion
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Workshop: quantitative methods, questionnaire and surveying.
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Auditorium
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Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis
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Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis
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Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis
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Auditorium
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Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis
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Auditorium
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Defending the results of research practice
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Auditorium
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Defending the results of research practice
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pētniecības terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca
2.
Labklājības ministrija: pētījumi
3.
VSAA
4.
LM
Additional Reading
1.
Sociālā darba vārdnīca