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Lecturer(s)
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Elich Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Donéeová Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course will cover the following topics: 1. Social exclusion and social work Theoretical concepts of social exclusion, the role of social work in preventing and addressing exclusion, systemic vs. individual causes. 2. Boundaries in social work with socially excluded groups, the psychology of social exclusion Ethical dilemmas, power dynamics, psychosocial impacts of exclusion (stigma, resignation, loss of trust). 3. Gender inequalities and intersectional exclusion The link between gender and poverty (e.g., "feminization of poverty"), exclusion of LGBTQ+ people, gender-sensitive interventions. 4. Housing policy and spatial segregation Homelessness, ghettoization, unaffordable housing in cities vs. rural areas, field social work, and emergency housing assistance. 5. Ethnic minorities, migration, and cultural barriers Exclusion of Roma, migrants, and refugees; cultural competence, anti-discrimination, and overcoming institutional racism. 6. Poverty and debt traps Long-term unemployment, predatory lending, social work in the context of material deprivation and service availability. 7. The education system and the risk of exclusion among children and young people Segregation in schools, early school leaving, the role of social workers in low-threshold programs and mentoring.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Monitoring, Excursion, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to equip students with the competencies needed for critical reflection on, and intervention in, processes of social exclusion within the context of social work. The course focuses on linking a theoretical understanding of the systemic mechanisms of inequality with practical social-work tools for supporting excluded groups (e.g. ethnic minorities, people experiencing homelessness, and people who use addictive substances). The introductory theoretical component will present selected sociological conceptsmarginalisation, exclusion, and intersectional discriminationas an analytical foundation for practice. However, primary attention will be devoted to: - Applied aspects of social work - strategies for preventing social exclusion, methods of working with clients in crisis, and ethical dilemmas of intervention. - Socio-political contexts - the impacts of poverty, housing insecurity, and institutional discrimination on clients' life trajectories. The seminar component will be organised thematically, with an emphasis on practical competencies: 1. Introductory seminar: Social exclusion as a challenge for social work - definitions, systemic causes, and the role of social workers in preventing exclusion. 2. Professional practice: Setting boundaries when working with marginalised clients (ethics and burnout prevention), as well as the psychological effects of exclusion on individuals (stigmatisation and loss of agency). 3. Case-study workshops: - People experiencing homelessness - outreach work, housing policy, and deconstructing stereotypes. - Gender-based exclusion - barriers to accessing resources (e.g. single mothers and survivors of domestic violence). - Ethnic marginalisation - multicultural competencies, anti-discrimination approaches, and community mediation. - Other groups according to the current social context (e.g. people who use addictive substances, various ethnic groups). Each seminar combines: - Discussions with professionals from practice (e.g. a social worker from a homeless shelter or an expert in gender issues). - Field activities - visits to outreach settings and homeless shelters. - Reflection on participants' own attitudes and values in relation to social exclusion.
Students will gain the ability to: 1. Systematically identify manifestations of exclusion in specific situations in clients' lives. 2. Propose social empowerment strategies at the intersection of individual and community work. 3. Critically evaluate the role of social policies and institutions in the reproduction of inequalities. Theoretical concepts serve as a supporting framework, not as independent teaching content. The course prefers interactive forms of education (workshops, peer learning) to directly connect academic perspectives with practice.
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Prerequisites
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The student ought to have completed courses of theories and methods of social work.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment, Analysis of student's work activities (technical works), Colloquium, Seminar work, Interim evaluation
1) Studying theoretical concepts + completing short tests in Moodle 2) Submitting a study journal (max. 1.5 standard pages) or mind map (recommended) linking theoretical knowledge with the analysis of two observed cases (short-term observation, e.g., as part of mandatory field visits) 3) 10-minute project presentation in the form of a podcast (short video created using CapCut, Spotify Creators, IG Reels, TikTok, etc.) followed by a discussion. 4) 100% attendance in the course 5) Active participation in discussions.
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Recommended literature
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KAJANOVÁ, A. Proč selhává sociální práce se sociálně exkludovanými. 2017.
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MILLS, C.W. Sociologická imaginace. 2008.
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PIERSON, J. H. Tackling Poverty and Social Exclusion: Promoting Social Justice in Social Work. 2016.
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PROKOP, D. Slepé skvrny: o chudobě, vzdělávání a dalších výzvách české společnosti. 2020.
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