Alcock P, Craig G, (2009) International Social Policy: Welfare Regimes in the Developing World. London: Palgrave Macmillan. 320 p.
Greene, L, Clark, K (2016) Social Policy for Social Work - A Critical Introduction to Key Themes and Issues. Cambridge: Polity Press. 240 p.
Scientific papers, case studies and input to be added est. around 300 p.
Social Work: Social Policies and Welfare Studies
Freestanding course
About the course
The course is scheduled on Campus 9.00–16.00 on 28th of January – 7th of February, 2025. Course Introduction online Jan 13th 13.15-15.00.
Course content
The course aims to develop the students´ knowledge and understanding in relation to social policy, welfare systems and social problems and living conditions from a multicultural perspective.
The course 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 course is discussed through different themes; children and family, ageing, migration and drug addiction, profession and education. Furthermore, the course 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.
Entry requirements and selection
Entry requirements
The equivalent of English 6 in Swedish secondary school and 30 credits in Social Sciences.
Selection
100% University credits completed
Course literature
Course evaluation
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