Course: Social work with people at risk of social exclusion

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Course title Social work with people at risk of social exclusion
Course code KPG/K2LSE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Chudý Štefan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pitnerová Dagmar, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Basic concepts, definitions of social exclusion and social inclusion. Characteristics of groups at risk of social exclusion. Objectives , methods, principles and specifics of social work with clients with respect to the specifics of their personality , the preservation of human dignity. . Personality a social worker , ethical aspects of the profession field worker. The system of providing social services - outreach , outpatient and residential.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
After completing the course students will be able to define basic concepts, characterize the different groups of clients at risk social occlusion , apply specific methods of social work clients (field , outpatient , within residential care), characterize the personality of a social worker , methods of prevention of burnout, analyze the network of state and non-governmental organizations in the social service system.
The student masters the technical terminology , typology of clients familiar with the social work of the state administration and local government.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of social policy , social work and developmental psychology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Dialog, Seminar Work

Students rehearse the recommended literature, develop expertise in the group work on selected topics will be presented in the exercises.
Recommended literature
  • KOPŘIVA, K. (2006). Lidský vztah jako součást profese. Praha.
  • MAREŠ, P. . (2006). Faktory sociálního vyloučení. Praha.
  • MAREŠ, P. (2000). Chudoba, marginalizace, sociální vyloučení. Praha.
  • MAREŠ, P., et al. (2008). Sociální exkluze na lokální úrovni, . Praha.
  • MAREŠ, P. (2006). Faktory sociálního vyloučení. Praha.
  • MAREŠ, P., SIROVÁTKA, T. (2008). Sociální vyloučení (exkluze) a sociální začleňování (inkluze) ? koncepty, diskurz, agenda. Praha.
  • VALENTOVÁ, M. (2003). Evropský sociální monitoring. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
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