SPRb1133 Challenges of Social Work: An International Perspective

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught partially online.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Roman Baláž, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Roman Baláž, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
SOUHLAS
This special course covers various subjects taught in partnership with schools around the world. During the spring semester of 2024, we're highlighting the importance of digital skills in social work. This part of the course is a joint effort involving The Hague University of Applied Sciences and Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
To join this course, students need to get approval. Only those who successfully pass the selection process can enroll. This course is supported by funding from the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/10, only registered: 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives (in Czech)
The course aims to provide students with a global experience, promoting group and independent international exchange and involving them in international teamwork and cooperation.
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
Students will acquire knowledge and skills directly linked to the course topic.
They will also gain valuable international experience, which can help overcome any apprehension or shyness about participating in longer-term international exchanges.
Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to broaden their professional network.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • 21st March 2024, ONLINE session, 15-18 PM (Getting to know each other, introduction to topic)
  • 4th April 2024, ONLINE session, 15-18 PM (Sharing ideas, group presentation, preparation for the intensive week)
  • 22nd - 26th April 2024, whole week (Intensive study week at the Hague University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands)
  • 16th May 2024, ONLINE session, 15-18 PM (Closing session, lessons learned)
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Discussion, presentation, group work, work in pairs, consultation
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Written assignments, peer review, discussion, group presentation
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2025, recent)
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