Course: Theoretical Foundations of Social Work 2

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Course title Theoretical Foundations of Social Work 2
Course code KCHP/KTVS2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Opatrný Michal, doc. Dr. theol.
  • Zvánovcová Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics discussed during group consultations and self-study topics: - Relation of theory and practice - Social problems, social functioning and empowerment - Relation of social work to other fields and the relation of other fields to social work - Reflexivity in social work - Values and decision making in social work - Social work as a theory of conduct - Special theory of conduct in social work - The social, political and economic context of the performance of social work in the Czech Republic - The future of social work

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Written action (comprehensive tests, clauses), Individual preparation for exam
Learning outcomes
The lectures on Theoretical Foundations of Social Work 2 reflect the main thought currents that influence the development of social work. They also deal with the context of social work performance and its legitimacy. Students will learn to understand the purpose and importance of social work from the point of view of society - ordering party, and clients, and to understand the similarities and differences between social work and other assisting disciplines. An important starting point of the course is the students' first practical experience with the social work they make during excursions (see the subject of Excursion). The subject creates a theoretical understanding for the teaching of social work methods, which is designed as a reflection of the experience of the obligatory practices (see Practice of Case Social Work and Case Social Work; Social Work with Family and Group and Social Work with Family, Social Work with Group, Work with Minorities; Optional Practice, Community Work).
Student will understand the purpose and importance of social work from the point of view of society - the ordering party, and clients. Student will understand the similarities and differences between social work and other assisting disciplines. Student will have a theoretical understanding for the following reflection on the experience of the obligatory practices.
Prerequisites
Student has completed the subject Theoretical Foundations of Social Work 1 (KCHP/TVSO). Student has completed the subject Methodical Seminar (KTEO/METS) Student has completed the subject Sociology (KCHP/SOCI)

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Analysis of student's language skills, Test, Seminar work

Completion of the lecture assignments, participation in the colloquium, presentation of the paper and submission of the term paper by the required deadline are the conditions that must be met for a student to be admitted to the examination. The written examination (test) consists of a review of both lecture material and self-study of the literature. The course includes colloquia in which students present a paper on a given topic in pairs (groups). Participation in one of the colloquia, for which the student registers in STAG, is compulsory. Failure to attend a colloquium is grounds for failing the course. At the colloquium, students present a paper in pairs (groups) on a given topic from the literature on social work theories and methods (15 15 minutes). On the basis of the discussion at the exercise and reflection from the teacher, each student then independently develops the topic of the paper in a seminar paper (5-7 pages). The written exam (Moodle test) consists of both a review of the lecture material and a self-study of the literature. In the tutorial, students present a paper in a group on a given topic from the literature in the field of social work theories and methods (20-30 minutes). On the basis of the discussion at the exercise and reflection from the teacher, each student then independently develops the topic of the paper in a seminar paper (5-7 pages). Participation in the exercises is compulsory. A maximum of 2 absences are allowed. Failure to attend the exercises is a reason for failing the course. Completion of the lecture assignments, participation in the exercises, presentation of the paper and submission of the seminar paper by the required deadline are the conditions that must be met in order for the student to be admitted to the examination.
Recommended literature
  • Metodická pomůcka ke zpracování závěrečných prací ? dostupná na: http://www.tf.jcu.cz/files/knihovna/metodicka-pomucka-ke-zpracovani-zaverecnych-praci.pdf/view.
  • Gabura, J., Pružinská, J.:. Poradenský proces. Praha, Slon 1995..
  • GLASSER, William, LOUPOVÁ, Hana. Terapie realitou: o uspokojování potřeb a nalézání skutečného vztahu k realitě. Praha, Portál, 2001.
  • Holá, L. Mediace: způsob řešení mezilidských vztahů. Praha: Grada, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0467-6.
  • KOPŘIVA, Karel. . Lidský vztah jako součást profese. Praha, Portál, 2013.
  • LEVICKÁ, Jana. Metódy sociálnej práce. VeV, 2002.
  • Matoušek, O. Metody a řízení sociální práce. Portál, Praha, 2003.
  • MATOUŠEK, Oldřich. Encyklopedie sociální práce. Praha, Portál, 2013.
  • MATOUŠEK, Oldřich. Základy sociální práce. 2. vyd.. Praha, Portál, 2007.
  • NAVRÁTIL Pavel. Teorie a metody sociální práce. Brno, 2001.
  • NOVOTNÁ, Věra, SCHIMMERLINGOVÁ, Věra. Sociální práce: její vývoj a metodické postupy. Praha, Karolinum, 1992.
  • ŘEZNÍČEK, Ivo. Metody sociální práce. Praha, 1994.
  • ÚLEHLA, Ivan. Umění pomáhat. Praha: SLON, 2005.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Theology Study plan (Version): Social and Charity Work (2016) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer