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)
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.