Learning outcomes:
The student perceives social work as local and global activity. The student is aware of the cultural and societal differences between social work environments and approaches, and can identify his or her own location in relation to them.

Contents: Local and global diversity of social work, links between local and global (e. g. in social justice issues), international/global social work and its connectedness with local social work practices

The course belongs to Basic Studies in Social Work

Independent study by writing an essay or taking an examination on set of books (essay is preferred). For detailed information, please contact the teacher, suvi.holmberg(at)uta.fi,  before or after the enrollment.

(Exam instruction will be updated in the near future)

50 euros

Cancellation of enrollment: Enrollment for courses is binding. After the enrollment you will be sent the letter of acceptance, where you can see the day when the cancellation must be done at the latest. If you will cancel the enrollment later, the total course fee will be charged. (The bill will be sent home after the cancelling day by post.) You will receive the right to study for six months.

Numeric 1-5.

Required reading:
1. Lawrence, Sue & Lyons, Karen & Simpson, Graeme & Huegler, Nathalie 2009. Introducing International Social Work. Exeter: Learning Matters.
2. Cox, David & Pawar, Manohar 2006. International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Luku 2.
3. Hutchinson, Gunn Strand (ed.) 2009. Community work in the Nordic countries - New Trends. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget.

Enrolment for Studies

Link to application form  Enrollment ends on 31st March 2014

It is important, that you will take contact the teacher, suvi.holmberg(at)uta.fi before or after the enrollment. You will get from her detailed information concerning completion of course

When your enrolment is received by Open University, you will receive confirmation by letter. You will receive the right to study for six months.