Social Work in a Local and Global Context - Continuation Course

The module deals with social policy and social work organization in different situations on the basis of a comparative perspective. The practice of social work in an international environment is discussed. Moreover, it focuses knowledge of various welfare systems in terms of social policy and social work. The module is discussed through different themes; children and family, ageing, migration and drug addiction, profession and education. Furthermore, the module helps to develop the student reflections based on their professional identity. Students are expected to reflect critically, analyze and discuss different aspects of the welfare system, such as social policy, organization, challenges and social work in a Swedish and/or other welfare context.

Module 2 covers both preventive social work and social interventions for target groups based on the content of the module 1. Prevention and intervention in social work focus the social, group and individual levels and from a diversity and life-course perspective, based out of four different themes; children and family, ageing, migration and abuse. Field studies and the practical social work are given special attention. In the module inter-professional collaboration and comparison method are discussed as well as relationship-based social work. In addition, the user's participation and influence is problematized.

Module 3 treat concept within research problem, aim and questions as well as the choice of method and materials based on the selected theme in social work. A coherent scientific text with links to relevant research and theory designed are problematized. Data collection and analysis are discussed and scientific works are examined. The module also discusses and analyse experiences of importance for the professional development and the future professional role.

Alcock P, Craig G, (2009) International Social Policy: Welfare Regimes in the Developing World. London, Palgrave Macmillan 320 p.

Bettmann J, Jacques G, Frost C, (2012) International Social Work Practice: Case Studies from a Global Context Paperback. Oxford, Routledge 288 p.

Barianaga E, (2014) Social Entrepreneurship – Cases and Concepts. Lund: Studentlitteratur 201 p.

Munro E, (2008) Effective Child protection, 2 ed. London, Sage publications 192 p.

Twelvetrees A, (2002) Community Work. New York, Palgrave Macmillan 210 p.

Cruz D, Jones H, (2013) Social work research in practice. London, Sage publications 224 p.

Webber M, (2014). Applying Research Evidence in Social Work Practice – Challenges and Opportunities. London, Palgrave MacMillan 288 p.

Scientific papers, case studies and input to be added est. around 200 p.

Literature within the course module

1. Social Policy and Comparative welfare models

Alcock P, Craig G, (2009) International Social Policy: Welfare Regimes in the Developing World. London, Palgrave Macmillan 320 p.

Bettmann J, Jacques G, Frost C, (2012) International Social Work Practice: Case Studies from a Global Context Paperback. Oxford, Routledge 288 p.

2. Preventive Social Work and Interventions

Barianaga E, (2014) Social Entrepreneurship – Cases and Concepts. Lund: Studentlitteratur 201 p.

Munro E, (2008) Effective Child protection, 2 ed. London, Sage publications 192 p.

Twelvetrees A, (2002) Community Work. New York, Palgrave Macmillan 210 p.

3. Research Methodology

Cruz D, Jones H, (2013) Social work research in practice. London, Sage publications 224 p.

Webber M, (2014). Applying Research Evidence in Social Work Practice – Challenges and Opportunities. London, Palgrave MacMillan 288 p.

Scientific papers, case studies and input to be added est. around 200 p.