Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sociocultural Competence in Social Work
Course Code
LUSDK_183
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work; Sociology of Culture and Mass Communication
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingrīda Bolgzda
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To raise awareness of cultural diversity in today’s society, of cultural determinants of human behaviour and related social problems, of the practical importance of understanding cultural diversity in social work practices.
Preliminary Knowledge
Introduction to Social Work.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of mastering the study course, the student gains understanding and will be able to explain concepts and categories of culture, elements of culture; able to characterise violence in the intercultural context, social problems in the context of multicultural society, conflicts in the intercultural context, work with refugees and asylum seekers.
Skills
1.As a result of mastering the study course, students will know how to observe and identify the link between culture and social problems, to explain the role of lifestyle in the development of social problems, to describe the intercultural competence a social worker needs.
Competences
1.Will be able to demonstrate tolerance to the “different” in professional communication with the client, to perform a cultural explanatory function when solving social problems.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Studying of literature sources, work in groups, simulation task Abigail’s story and discussion, presentation of independent works.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Activity during classes – 20%, mastering of theoretical literature – 20%, assessment of presentations of independent works – 60%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Location
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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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Intercultural competence
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Class/Seminar
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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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Concept of identity and impact of culture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cultural dimensions. Theories – cultural iceberg, levels of manifestation of culture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Values, their identification and diversity
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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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Value of human rights approach in social work – from knowledge to attitude in action
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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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Diversity, tolerance, toleration
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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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Work with different target groups (families, groups, intergenerational, LGBT+, minorities, communities)
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stereotypes – prejudices – discrimination
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Conflict in intercultural environment
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Lecture
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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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Violence – its types, manifestations, tolerance in different cultures and legal framework. Case study, modelling of solutions
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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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Work with refugees and asylum seekers
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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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Work with refugees and asylum seekers
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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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Work with refugees and asylum seekers
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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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Work with refugees and asylum seekers
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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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Work with refugees and asylum seekers
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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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Work with refugees and asylum seekers
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Intercultural competence
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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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Concept of identity and impact of culture
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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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Cultural dimensions. Theories – cultural iceberg, levels of manifestation of culture
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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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Value of human rights approach in social work – from knowledge to attitude in action
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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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Diversity, tolerance, toleration
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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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Stereotypes – prejudices – discrimination
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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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Conflict in intercultural environment
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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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Work with refugees and asylum seekers
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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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Work with refugees and asylum seekers
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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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Work with refugees and asylum seekers
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dominelli, L. Anti-racist Social Work / London: Red Glove Press; Macmillan International Higher Education, 2018.
2.
Eriksen, Thomas Hylland, Nielsen, Finn Sivert. Anthropology, Culture and Society: History of Anthropology (2nd Edition). Pluto Press, 2013. (http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rsub/home.action)
3.
Rachel, L., Wroe, L., Maglajlic, R. A. Social Work with Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants: theory and skills for practice / London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley, 2019.
4.
Valtonen, K. Social work and integration in immigrant communities: framing the field / Farnham, Surrey, England; 2015.
Additional Reading
1.
Derald Wing, S., Rasheed, M. N., Rasheed, J. M. Multicultural social work practice: a competency-based approach to diversity and social justice / Hoboken, New Jersey: 2016.
2.
Nipperess, S., Williams, Ch. Critical multicultural practice in social work : new perspectives and practices / Crows Nest, NSW, Australia: 2019.
3.
Tomes, I. Cross-cultural interaction and understanding : theory, practice, & reality / Hauppauge, New York: 2013.