Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Work and Social Policy
Course Code
LUSDK_263
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lolita Vilka
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 improve knowledge of the macro practice of social work, social processes, policies and practices; to improve critical analytical thinking skills; to expand professional competence in formulating and positioning social issues, solving problems and developing social services.
Preliminary Knowledge
Social work at the level of the Bachelor's study programme; practical experience in the field of social services.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of mastering of the study course, the student gains an in-depth understanding and professional competence in macro practice of social work, gains knowledge of the interaction between the environment, individual and society and theoretical perspectives of social development, on the leading and organisation of social work.
Skills
1.As a result of mastering of the study course, the student deepens analytical thinking skills, develops skills to analyse and conceptualise social problems; acquires skills in planning, evaluating and attracting resources in line with the needs of society, community and individual
Competences
1.When learning the study course, the students will be able to criticise, rationalise and take responsible decisions; able to plan, evaluate and attract resources, taking into account the needs of different communities and society; able to organise and lead social work independently.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Study of literature; analysis of social cases; presentation of independent works and preparation of a discussion.
Examination requirements:
I Social case analysis (presentation).
II Social development policy of “X” local government (5 – 7 pages).
III Social worker as leader of change: social engagement project in “X” local government.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Independent studies of literature – 30%.
Prepared presentation and activity in classes – 20%.
Independent work II – 20%.
Independent work III – 30%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social work: theory and practice. Role of the political, ideological and cultural context of social relations when building a social work theory.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social work: theory and practice. Role of the political, ideological and cultural context of social relations when building a social work theory.
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2
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Topics
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Macro practice of social work. Social development theories and professional activity strategies. System approach in social work
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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"Living environment" and 'lifeworld" concepts. Technology-mediated environment and social work organization. Socio-spatial aspects of environmental (in)justice. Social vulnerability. Modernization and Community Social Development Policy Making.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Policy practice in social work: principles and strategy.
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Auditorium
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2
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Strengthening and defence practice in social work. Value dilemmas.
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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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Strengthening and defence practice in social work. Value dilemmas.
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2
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Topics
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Social case analysis.
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Social case analysis.
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Social capital. Community and social engagement work. Social worker as leader of change. “Civic practice”.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Social economy outlook in work with long-term recipients of assistance and the unemployed: social enterprise.
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Social engagement project.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Social work: theory and practice. Role of the political, ideological and cultural context of social relations when building a social work theory.
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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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Social work: theory and practice. Role of the political, ideological and cultural context of social relations when building a social work theory.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Macro practice of social work. Social development theories and professional activity strategies. System approach in social work
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Lecture
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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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"Living environment" and 'lifeworld" concepts. Technology-mediated environment and social work organization. Socio-spatial aspects of environmental (in)justice. Social vulnerability. Modernization and Community Social Development Policy Making.
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Lecture
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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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Policy practice in social work: principles and strategy.
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Lecture
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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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Strengthening and defence practice in social work. Value dilemmas.
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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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Strengthening and defence practice in social work. Value dilemmas.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Social case analysis.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Social case analysis.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Social capital. Community and social engagement work. Social worker as leader of change. “Civic practice”.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Social economy outlook in work with long-term recipients of assistance and the unemployed: social enterprise.
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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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Topics
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Social engagement project.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Roga-Vailza, V., Ozola, I., & Apine, E. (Red.). Sociālais darbs ar gadījumu. Teorija praksē. (2021)
2.
Roga-Vailza, V., Ozola, I., & Apine, E. (Red.). Sociālais darbs ar gadījumu. Prakse teorijā. (2021)
3.
Jaunas pieejas sociālās attīstības mērīšanā: cilvēki, teritorijas pašvaldības. (2015)
4.
Metodiskais materiāls soiālajam darbam kopienā. (2023)
5.
Sociālais darbs: izglītība, pētniecība, prakse: 2021, 2017 /RSU izd./
6.
Sociālās aizsardzības un darba tirgus Politikas pamatnostādnes 2021. – 2027. gadam
7.
Latvijas Nacionālais attīstības plāns 2021.–2027. Gadam
8.
Ritter, Jessica A. Social Work Policy Practice: changing our community, nation, and the world. (2019)
9.
Aila-Leena, Matthies. Social Work in Europe.
Additional Reading
1.
Malcolm Payne: Paradigms of social work (Part 1)
2.
Applying Social Constructionism to Social Work Practice
3.
Social Work Leaders Through History: Lives and Lessons (2018)
4.
The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development 2020 – 2030. (IFSW)
5.
Profesionāla sociālā darba attīstības pamatnostādnes 2014.-2020.gadam. Rīga (2013)
6.
Pētījums „Sākotnējās ietekmes (Ex-ante) novērtējums par iecerētajām strukturālajām reformām profesionāla sociālā darba politikas jomā" (starpziņojumi un Gala ziņojums)
7.
Metodiskie materiāli sociālajā darbā. (2020)
8.
Periodiskais izdevums: Sociālais Darbs Latvijā. (Labklājības ministrijas izdevumi, 2018.-2024.)
Other Information Sources
1.
International Federation of Social Workers
2.
International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)
3.
International Council on Social Welfare