Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Semester Paper-Social Problems of Social Work Target Groups
Course Code
LUSDK_179
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work
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
Marika Lotko
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 form and promote the development of evidence-based, systematic and analytical thinking in the identification and resolution of social problems; to collect, systemise and analyse the information obtained from research of scientific literature.
Preliminary Knowledge
The study course “Course Paper: Human in Social Environment” has been mastered.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student obtains profound knowledge of the selected social problem, its resolution; knows profoundly the basic principles of scientific methodology and their use; steps of planning and implementation of scientific research work.
Skills
1.As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able to justify the topicality of the selected topic by providing evidence-based data; will be able to collect and analyse scientific literature on the subject of the course paper, draw conclusions, compare theoretical concepts within the selected topic.
Competences
1.As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able to independently develop a course paper, studying in practice one of the social problems, express a reasoned opinion in the reflection of the selected social problem.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Students autonomously carry out the theoretical research of the course work under the supervision of the supervisor.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Independently and appropriately prepared literature analysis and realized the research part on the chosen topic and its presentation (defense).
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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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Development and preparation of design for the course paper in accordance with the selected topic.
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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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Development and preparation of design for the course paper in accordance with the selected topic.
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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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Development and preparation of design for the course paper in accordance with the selected topic.
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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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Development and preparation of design for the course paper in accordance with the selected topic.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
PART-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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Selection of a topic for the course paper (based on the analysis of the current situation, evidence-based data are searched).
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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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Development and preparation of design for the course paper in accordance with the selected topic.
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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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Development and preparation of design for the course paper in accordance with the selected topic.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, LK, Pipare, A. Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. RaKa. 2011
2.
Mārtinsone, LK, Pipare, A. Pētniecības terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca.
Additional Reading
1.
Specialized Ethnographic Methods: a Mixed Methods Approach. 2013.