Course: Theoretical Foundations of Social Work

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Course title Theoretical Foundations of Social Work
Course code KCHP/TVSO
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kadlecová Viktorie, Mgr.
  • Marýšková Andrea, Mgr.
  • Zvánovcová Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to social work - definition, purpose of social work. 2. Social work in the Czech Republic. 3. Legislative definition of social work, human rights in social work. 4. Definition of social work. 5. Basic concepts of social work. 6. Development of social work and development of Czech social work - historical context - self-study - seminars work. 7. Nature of theories in social work, assessment and selection of theories. 8. Methods of social work. 9. Personality of the social worker. 10. The client and their world. 11. The identity of social work. 12. Ethical aspects of social work.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Activating (simulations, games, drama), E-learning, Practical training
Learning outcomes
The objective of the course is to define and understand the fundamental concepts of social work and to introduce its target groups. To facilitate a better understanding of the current conception of the discipline, the course reflects on the historical development of social work in the Czech Republic and abroad, and provides a basic overview of selected social work theories. Within the tuition, students learn about the daily practice of a social worker and understand the significance of the relationship between the social worker and the client, including its ethical aspects and the demands placed on the worker's personality. Emphasis is also placed on understanding the broader context of social policy, related legislation, and working with current social issues.
Definition of theory and practice Application of legislation and social policy Understanding the historical context of social work Analysis of target groups Ethics and professional relationship Critical evaluation of context
Prerequisites
No knowledge beyond the scope of entrance exam requirements is required for the course.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Interview, Seminar work

- studying literature and other study materials - self-study (see the listed blocks) - voluntary/but recommended - study materials - videos with lectures by experts, - seminar paper - Development of social work - a prerequisite for the exam, - 2 absences allowed, it is necessary to complete and study the topic as part of self-study, - the teacher may assign small tasks related to the topics of social work covered, - oral exam - exam dates will be entered in accordance with the Study and Examination Regulations of the University of South Bohemia and related measures of the Dean of the Faculty of Theology of the University of South Bohemia in Stag
Recommended literature
  • odborný časopis: Sociální práce/Sociálna práca Dostupné také na: http://www.socialniprace.cz. Brno: ASVSP.
  • Baráková, M., Kaczor, M., Elichová M. Sociální pracovník jako archeotyp postmoderního superhrdiny? Sociální práce/Sociálna práca 5/2016. 2016.
  • Elichová, M. a kol. Sociální práce: Aktuální otázky. Praha: Grada, 2017. ISBN 978-80-271-0080-4.
  • Fabián Petr. Možná to jde i jinak.. Pardubice, 2021. ISBN 978-80-7560-368-5.
  • Fischer Ondřej. Profesionalita ctnosti a etika povolání.. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 2021. ISBN 978-80-246-4906-1.
  • Chytil, O. Důsledky modernizace pro sociální práci. Sociální práce/Sociálna práca 4/2007. 2007.
  • JANEBOVÁ, R., MUSIL, L. Mýty o roli sociálních pracovníků a pracovnic. Brno, 2007.
  • Kopřiva, K. Lidský vztah jako součást profese, 8. vyd.. Praha: Portál, 2016.
  • Matoušek. O. a kol. Encyklopedie sociální práce. Praha, 2013.
  • Matoušek, O. Základy sociální práce, 2. vyd.. Praha: Portál, 2007.
  • Matoušek Oldřich. Profesní způsobilost a vzdělávání v sociální práci. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 2021. ISBN 978-80-246-4904-7.
  • Matoušek Oldřich. Strategie a postupy v sociální práci.. Praha, 2022. ISBN 978-80-262-1.
  • Musil, L. Různorodost pojetí, nejasná nabídka a kontrola výkonu ?sociální práce?. Brno, 2008.
  • NAVRÁTIL, P. Teorie a metody sociální práce. 1. vyd. Brno: Marek Zeman, 2001. ISBN 80-903070-0-0.
  • Nečasová, M. "Profesní etika", in: Matoušek, O. (vyd.), Metody a řízení sociální práce,3. aktualiz. a dopl. vyd.. Praha: Portál, 2013.
  • Payne, M. Modern Social Work Theory.. Oxford University Press, 2016. ISBN 9780190615246.
  • RŮŽIČKOVÁ, D., MUSIL, L. Hledají sociální pracovníci kolektivní identitu?. Brno, 2009.
  • ŘEZNÍČEK, I. Metody sociální práce. 1. vyd. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 1994. ISBN 80-85850-00-1.
  • ÚLEHLA, I. Umění pomáhat. 2. vyd. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 1999. ISBN 80-85850-69-9.


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