Introduction to Social Work Theories in Practice
| Degree programme | Social Work |
| Subject area | Social Work & Health |
| Type of degree | Bachelor Part-time extended Winter Semester 2023 |
| Course unit title | Introduction to Social Work Theories in Practice |
| Course unit code | 048532013102 |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) | Compulsory |
| Teaching hours per week | 1 |
| Year of study | 2023 |
| Level of the course / module according to the curriculum | |
| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 1 |
| Name of lecturer(s) | Anja KERLE |
Theories in SW I, History in SW
The focus of the seminar is the importance of various theories of Social Work to the Social Work practice. The way Social Work is organized has an impact to the professional performance of the Social Workers.
Students are able to recognize the interdependence of theory and practice. They are able to describe recognized work practices and to recognize the ambivalence of helping and controlling. They do the first steps to develop a professional identity.
Presentations, group work, input
Final written exam
Compulsory attendance: in case of absence read study regulations
Galuske, Michael (2013): Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit: Eine Einführung. 10. Aufl. Weinheim, Bergstr: Beltz Juventa.
Heiner, Maja (2010): Soziale Arbeit als Beruf: Fälle - Felder - Fähigkeiten ; mit 25 Tabellen. 2. Aufl. München; Basel: Reinhardt.
Staub-Bernasconi, Silvia; Uni-Taschenbücher GmbH (2018): Soziale Arbeit als Handlungswissenschaft: auf dem Weg zu kritischer Professionalität. 2. Aufl. Opladen: Barbara Budrich.
Stimmer, Franz (2012): Grundlagen des methodischen Handelns in der Sozialen Arbeit. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer Verlag.
Face-to-face