Course - Participation and social incluson in social work and child welfare - ISA8003
ISA8003 - Participation and social incluson in social work and child welfare
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 | A |
Course content
Welfare services are challenged to improve services by making them more oriented towards participation, social inclusion and citizenship for people in marginalized positions. The complexity in individuals` situations and contexts affect welfare services. Political and scientific discussions emphasize participation and co-creation between actors such as individuals, civil society, NGOs, private and public sectors to make social just and sustainable services and welfare.
The participation and co-creation take place at individual, service and system levels. Relationships between participative actors at all levels are decisive in the processes of co-creation of welfare. Participation by different actors contribute to and support the knowledge axis that deals with changing marginalized positions. Participation may increase democratic processes in co-creation of welfare services and lead to social inclusion and empowerment. The course will emphasize relevant theoretical perspectives on participation and social inclusion.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - The PhD-candidate
- Has in-depth knowledge of different approaches of participation and social inclusion
Skills - The PhD-candidate
- Can handle complex academic issues and challenge established knowledge of participation and social inclusion
Competences - The PhD-candidate
- Can give well-structured presentations of basic qualities and knowledge related to participation and social inclusion for people in marginalized positions.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, PhD-candidates` presentations of their papers and discussions in groups.
Participation is compulsory, and the candidates are expected to attend the whole course. A minor absence (20 %) can be accepted under certain circumstances.
A draft of the essay in advance before the course, participating in group work and be an opponent of another candidate`s draft of essay.
The teaching can be cancelled or changed if there are fewer than 5 registered, and/or that the department of social work does not have teaching capacity.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved attendance, presentation of paper and feedback on other student's paper
Further on evaluation
An essay written in one of the Scandinavian languages or English, of approximately 5000 words related to the main topic of the course and the PhD -project. The deadline for the essay will be announced.
The exam will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.
An identical version of the exam paper cannot be used directly in the PhD thesis as an article or a chapter. A revised version of the exam paper may be included in the thesis.
Required previous knowledge
Master's degree or equivalent.
The course is part of the activities of the Norwegian Research School of Social Work and Child Welfare (NORWEL). PhD-students who are enrolled in NORWEL have preference for this course, but PhD-students who are not in NORWEL can also apply.
The course has 20 seats, with a minimum number of participants of 5.
Course materials
About 700 pages.
Version: 1
Credits:
5.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
No
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Work
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Social Work
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100 A INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 100/100 A INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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"