Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Mediation in Social Work
Course Code
LUSDK_247
Branch of Science
Media and communications; Psychology and Ethics of Communication
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
Liāna Deklava
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 deepen the knowledge and understanding of effective resolution of conflicts and use of mediation in social work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Interpersonal communication; Social work on a case.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the effective settlement of conflicts and the use of social mediation in working with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities from the point of view of social work.
Skills
1.Able to explain, rationalise and discuss different values or interests with regard to social decision-making; able to develop skills and competence independently, take responsibility in mediation practice.
Competences
1.Able to independently formulate and critically analyse social conflicts, able to integrate knowledge into mediation practices in different areas and contribute to the development of innovative methods in the field of social work.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Study of mediation experience in social work in literature (summary of literature – essay); analysis of cases of social conflict and creation of a mediation scenario.
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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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Summary of literature – essay 30%, case analysis and presentation of a mediation scenario – 40%, participation in practice classes – 30%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conflict, conflict identification and resolution strategies, including remote work
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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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Human rights approach and diversity 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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Role of values in the mediation process
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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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Role of values in the mediation process
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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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Cultural mediation and intercultural competence
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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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Non-formal education methods and approaches in social work, self-guided development
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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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Non-violent communication, mediation based on human needs. Basic coaching principles and approach
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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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Non-violent communication, mediation based on human needs. Basic coaching principles and approach
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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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Interdisciplinary 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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Innovative approaches 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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Innovative approaches in social work
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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 different target groups (families, groups, intergenerational, LGBT+, minorities, communities)
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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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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, conflict identification and resolution strategies, including remote work
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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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Human rights approach and diversity 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Role of values in the mediation process
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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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Role of values in the mediation process
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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 mediation and intercultural competence
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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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Non-formal education methods and approaches in social work, self-guided development
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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
|
Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
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Non-violent communication, mediation based on human needs. Basic coaching principles and approach
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Non-violent communication, mediation based on human needs. Basic coaching principles and approach
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Interdisciplinary approach in social work
|
-
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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Innovative approaches in social work
|
-
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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Innovative approaches in social work
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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 different target groups (families, groups, intergenerational, LGBT+, minorities, communities)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sociālā darba profesionālās kompetences robežu paplašināšana: mediācija. Pieejams no: http://www.lm.gov.lv/upload/lm_istenotie_projekti/2/nr1_zinasasanu_parnese_sept_2015.pdf
2.
Mediācija skolā. Metodisko meteriālu krājums pedagogiem un skolēniem. Ullas Zumentes-Stīlas redakcijā. Pieejams no: http://www.bti.gov.lv/files/text/mediacija_skolas_bti.pdf
3.
Mediācijas piemērošanas perspektīvas un tās kavējošo faktoru neitralizācijas iespējas krimināltiesisko konfliktu noregulēšanā Latvijā. Pieejams no: https://du.lv/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/jefimovs.pdf
4.
Handbook on Social Mediation in the Community. Available from: https://www.iclaimcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/handbook_final.pdf
5.
Social and Community Mediation in Europe. Experiences and Models. Available from: https://www.academia.edu/11116116/SOCIAL_AND_COMMUNITY_MEDIATION_IN_EUROPE._Experiences_and_Models
Additional Reading
1.
Multiculturalism undermines diversity, Kenan Malik. Available from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2010/mar/17/multiculturalism-diversity-political-policy
2.
The Failure of Multiculturalism, Kenan Malik. Available from: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/western-europe/2015-02-18/failure-multiculturalism
3.
The Failure of Multiculturalism, Kenan Malik. Available from: https://youtu.be/qhcdqKhZ_W4
4.
The Tipping Point When Minority Views Take Over, Ed Yong. Available from: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/06/the-tipping-point-when-minority-views-take-over/562307/
5.
Mediācija: Mediācijas pamati teorijā un praksē. Artūrs Trosens (Izd.) Rolands Hofmans, Dorisa B. Rotfišere. 2007