Study Guide

Objective

Student recognizes international discussions on social work and are able to apply an international perspective to the development of social services. Student recognizes how international networks are created and activities are promoted.

Content

International view points of social policy and social work for example in comparative research. If students are interested, this course can be combined with a trip abroad. The course can also involve cooperation with a university in another country. The possible cooperation influences on the content. One possibility is to study welfare and social services in Finland in comparison to other countries.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student recognizes international discussion on social work and an international perspective and networks to the development of social services.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student recognizes international discussion on social work and apply an international perspective to the development of social services. Student recognizes international networks to the development of social services.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student is able to analytically and critically explain international discussion on social work and analytically apply an international perspective to the development of social services. Student recognizes and apply international networking on the development of social services.

Materials

Literature (e.g.)

Cox, D. R & Pawar, M. (2006). International social work : issues, strategies, and programs Sage.

Hart, M. A. (2016). International indigenous voices in social work. E-kirja.

International Social Work (Online) E-aikakauslehti

Jäppinen, M. & Metteri, A. (2017). Kansainvälinen sosiaalityö: käsitteitä, käytäntöjä ja kehityskulkuja. Sosiaalityön tutkimuksen vuosikirja. UNIpress.

Lawrence, S. & Lyons, K. & Simpson, G. & Huegler, N. (eds.) (2009). Introducing international social work. Learning Matters.