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Global and transnational social work, 15 credits
The course focus on three aspects: To live transnational lives; Globalisation of social problems and solutions of social problems; and Social work without borders. Both individual and structural perspectives will be applied through different examples.
In the course different methods and ways of organizing social work in global contexts are examined. Social work and welfare work on a societal level are highlighted together with various roles of the social workers. Special emphasis will be given to discussion of ethical dilemmas, for example, contexts where authorities/social workers may be challenged in their national professional identity and capacity.
Language of instruction: English
Level: Master's level
Department offering the course: Department of Social and Welfare Studies
Contact: Ulrika Frisk, 011-363169, ulrika.frisk@liu.se
Els-Marie Anbäcken, 011-363524, els-marie.anbacken@liu.se
Specific admission requirements: Admission to the course requires knowledge equivalent to at least 150 credits in social work or equivalent relevant discipline.
| Course information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester: Autumn 2013 | ||
| Enrolment code: LIU-49083 | ||
| Rate of study: Full-time | ||
| Campus: Norrköping | ||
| Study Period: 201335 - 201344, 26 August-1 November 2013 | ||
| Course code: 745A33 | ||
| Tuition fee: 23745 SEK | ||
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