Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Work
Course Code
LUSDK_197
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 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Marika Lotko
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 introduce students to the social work profession and the competence of social work specialists; describe the directions of social work; to provide information about the state and municipal support system for various target groups; create an understanding of the levels of social work practice; introduce ways of influencing decision makers.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To explain the basic principles and values of social work, based on the international definition of social work; list the directions of social work; describe the competence of social work specialists; describe the basic principles of state and municipal support systems and formation thereof; describe the levels of social work practice; describe ways of influencing decision makers.
Skills
1.To identify current social problems in Latvia; explain the concept of social work; name and describe the directions of social work; name the main laws and regulations governing social services and social assistance in Latvia, as well as list the institutions responsible for social services and social assistance in Latvia.
Competences
1.To understand the role and necessity of the social work profession in promoting and defending social justice, diversity and human rights.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Preparing a report, getting acquainted with research, studying literature.
Please fill in the study course survey after completing the course.
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Examination
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1.
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Attendance – 20%. Group and individual work – 40%. Exam – 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-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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Characterisation of social work as a profession, current developments of social work in the world and in Latvia, list and characterisation of social work practice directions.
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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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Characterisation of social work as a profession, current developments of social work in the world and in Latvia, list and characterisation of social work practice directions.
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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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Characterisation of social work as a profession, current developments of social work in the world and in Latvia, list and characterisation of social work practice directions.
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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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Characterisation of social work as a profession, current developments of social work in the world and in Latvia, list and characterisation of social work practice directions.
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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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Competence of social work specialists: social worker, social rehabilitator, social caregiver, organiser of social assistance. Workplaces and target groups of social work specialists. Laws and regulations governing the work of social work specialists.
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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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Competence of social work specialists: social worker, social rehabilitator, social caregiver, organiser of social assistance. Workplaces and target groups of social work specialists. Laws and regulations governing the work of social work specialists.
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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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The concept of a social problem, characterisation thereof, classification of social problems. Current social problems in Latvia.
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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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The concept of a social problem, characterisation thereof, classification of social problems. Current social problems in Latvia.
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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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The concept of a social problem, characterisation thereof, classification of social problems. Current social problems in Latvia.
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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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State and municipal support system and basic principles of formation.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Seminar: support systems in different municipalities.
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Characterisation of social work practice levels (micro, meso, macro).
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Ways of influencing decision makers, examples.
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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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Ways of influencing decision makers, examples.
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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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Ways of influencing decision makers, examples.
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Auditorium
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Ways of influencing decision makers, examples.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Beckett, C., Maynard, A., Jordan, P. Values and ethics in soial work. 3rd Edition. SAGE. 2017.
2.
Payne, M. Modern social work theory. 4th Edition. 2014.
3.
Roga-Vailza, V., Ozola, I., Apine., E. (Red.). Sociālais darbs ar gadījumu. Teorija praksē. 2021.
Additional Reading
1.
Brueggemann, W. The Practice of Macro Social Work. Cengage Learning, 2013.
2.
Dominelli, L. Introducing Social Work. Polity Press, 2009.
3.
McKinnon, J., Alston, M. Ecological social work. Towards sustainability. Palgrave, 2016.
Other Information Sources
3.
Sociālo darbinieku biedrība