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SOS5-100 Introduction to social work

Code
SOS5-100

Title
Introduction to social work

ECTS Credits
10.00

Language of Instruction
Norwegian

Semester
Autumn

Aims

On completion of this course students will

  • know about the history and development of social work, both domestically and on the international level
  • be able to understand how theoretical perspectives in social work are utilized in the social worker profession
  • aqcuire basic knowledge of how to prepare a case for treatment in a decision making process
  • be familiar with main perspectives in psychology
 Contents

Students will learn about the methods of social work, they will receive training in written decision making processes and they will be able to practice the use of professional discretion/judgement. Conducting a qualitative interview with a social worker is an integral part of the course which aims to make the student better acquainted with his future profession. Psychology is presented as the science of behavioural and mental processes, and also focuses motivational and social psychology. Further, students will learn how to search for infomation and the correct use of sources.

Teaching Methods

Seminars and lectures, groups, interviewing, role play, oral and written presentations. The library conducts teaching in information search and the use of sources.

Course Requirements
  • Lectures in public administrative writing
  • Conducting a qualitative interview with a social worker
 Assessment

Oral group presentation of a written report. Grading is based on both the oral presentation and the written report. Grades: passed or failed. When failed, the whole examination must be repeated.

Reading List

Askeland, G. A. og Molven, O. 2006. Dokument i klientarbeid. Universitetsforlaget. Oslo. (130 sider)

Bjerke, T. og Svebak, S. (2001). Psykologi for høgskolen. Gyldendal Norsk Forlag. Oslo.Kapittel 1, 3, 6 og 7 (ca 115 sider)

Halvorsen, K. (2002) Forskningsmetode for helse- og sosialfag. Den delen av boken som handler om kvalitativ metode er pensum. resten av boken er pensum i SOS5-101

Hutchinson, G.S. og Oltedal, S. 2003. Modeller i sosialt arbeid. Universitetsforlaget. Oslo.

Kompendium (til sammen 23 sider):

Baarsgaard, E. og Hedne, J.O.: Fra journalnotat til fagleg tekst. Embla, nr 2 2003 , 6 sider

Kvivesen, H. G.: Kan Kari få råd til å styre penger ?Embla,nr 2 2002 ,4 sider

Steinsvik, A.: Sonja, Sammy og sosialkontoret,Emblanr 62005,6 sider

Tveito, Å. B.: Hvorfor journaler på sosialkontor ?Nordisk sosialt Arbeid, nr 2 1998, 7 sider

Med atterhald om endring.
24.04.2006

06.07.06 Lagt til pensum: Halvorsen: Forskningsmetode