Course - Social work Theory and Practice - BSA1004
BSA1004 - Social work Theory and Practice
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
The course deals with the welfare state as a framework for social work. Vocational ethical guidelines and social work values are central. The course aims to provide the students with a basis for being able to reflect critically in the learning process.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student
- can recognize and describe the connection between framework/conditions and the practice of social work within the welfare state - can recognize and describe the holistic perspective of social work
- can describe and explain ethics of professional social work - can define and explain empowerment and user perspectives
- can identify and tell about the connection between theory and experience
Skills - the student
- can discover and recognize central theories on social work
- can participate in dialogical conversations
- can become aware of how individuals may solve their problems and overcome difficulties, through mobilizing their own and others' resources
- can participate in cooperation, planning and solving assignments with others in a group
- can recognize how personal values and attitudes may influence professional work.
General competence - the student
- can explain theories in social work
- have seen and become aware of how social work may be practiced in different arenas
- has become aware of and disposed to take on a "resource" perspective when meeting with other people
- can capture and engage in basic professional and ethical dilemmas which contributes to equality in welfare-services
- can consider and be conscious of own presumptions concerning social problems and how these may have influence on professional work.
Learning methods and activities
Lecture, group work/skills training, seminar and field work, as well as group assignment consisting of a written and an oral part.
Compulsory assignments
- 80 % compulsory attendance in group work
- Internship
- Group assessment with presentation
Further on evaluation
All compulsory activities must be approved in order to take the exam.
Practical studies are conducted and assessed in accordance with "Guidelines and assessment of practical studies at the Department of Social Work at NTNU."
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Social Work (HSGSOB)
Required previous knowledge
The course has study rights requirements, which means that the course is reserved for students who are admitted to the programme Bachelor in Social Work at NTNU.
Course materials
To be announced on Blackboard at the beginning of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSA1002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Work
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-12-22 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 8 SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 3 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-25 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 64 SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 22
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"