Course content

To develop general knowledge about perspectives and general theories for the understanding of childhood, family and child welfare and the changing processes that are taking place, including obtaining an insight into recent research that thematically investigates the practice of child welfare.The student is also expected to develop the ability to lokk at research critically. The course will address current issues and is therefore likely to vary somewhat from one course to the next.

Learning outcome

The student is supposed to develop general knowledge about perspectives and central theories for the understanding of childhood, family and child welfare and the changing processes that are taking place, including obtaining an insight into recent research that thematically investigates the practice of child welfare.
The student is also expected to develop the ability to look at research critically.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching method and activities: Lectures, seminar, written assignments.
Form of assessment: Term paper with given topic. The topic/assignment is normally handed out during the third lecture week.
The term paper is approximately 15 pages long.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved reading list within nov 1st/april 15th

Recommended previous knowledge

See formal requirements.

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Social Work, Health Sciences or Social Sciences.

Course materials

The reading list is 600-800 pages, of which about 250 pages are individually chosen and come in additon to the reading list in SARB3500.

Credit reductions