Module Programme: Bachelor Social Work (BASA) Department IV ...

Module 7 / BASA 7:Methodology of Social WorkIdentificationnumber:BASA 7Duration: 2semestersSemester: 3 rd / 4 thsemesterCourses:a.) Introduction into Theory and Practice ofActing in Organizationsb.) Introduction into Theory and Practice ofSocial-Pedagogical Counselingc.) Introduction into Theory and Practice ofSocial-Pedagogical Group Workd.) Introduction into Theory and Practice ofthe Social Space Approach (Patch SocialWork)Workload: 240 hContact time: 112hContact time:a.) 4 SWS x 7 Wo. /28 hb.) 4 SWS x 7 Wo. /28 hc.) 4 SWS x 7 Wo. /28 hd.) 4 SWS x 7 Wo. /28 hSelf-study: 128hSelf-study:a.) 32 hb.) 32 hc.) 32 hd.) 32 hCompulsory module: Yes Compulsory elective module: No Elective module: NoCourse types:a.) tutorialb.) tutorialc.) tutoriald.) tutorialLearning objectives:Credit points:8 cpCredit points:a.) 2 cpb.) 2 cpc.) 2 cpd.) 2 cpStudents have knowledge of social work theory and methods of intervention andare able to apply these appropriately to the contexts in which social work ispractised as well as to the issues and service users addressed. Students haveknowledge of the principles of, and the requirements for, specific skills andmethods of social work and have learned to apply some of the tools and techniquesinvolved.Students have knowledge of core ethical principles and standards regarding socialwork methods of intervention. They begin to reflect critically on existingprofessional social work practices and, to some extent, their own professionalpractice in relation to these principles and standards. Students demonstrate arudimentary ability to translate ethical principles and standards into selectivemeasures and actions and to develop and justify intervention strategies, whilst atthe same time taking into account the context in which intervention takes place andthe specific issues which are addressed.With a view to the particular contexts in which social work professional practicetakes place, students begin to develop an understanding of the challenges facingsocial work professional practice, which are reflected in the ambivalent dimensionof such concepts as structured and non-structured approach, nearness and distance,control and support. Students develop an awareness of the modalities, strengthsand limitations of social work practice methods.Requirements: completion of modules 1, 2 and 4Types of examination: a.) oral or other method of presentation (other method of examination) /course achievement (course-specific)b.) Role play; studying documentation; other method of presentation (othermethod of examination) / Course achievement (course-specific)c.) Role play; studying documentation; other method of presentation (othermethod of examination) / Course achievement (course-specific)d.) oral or other method of presentation (other method of examination) /course achievement (course-specific)Module examination is not based on a single multiple-course-examination.