This course will combine asynchronous learning modules and in-person learning at TRC and will include a mixture of in-class sessions (with topics on child and adolescent wellbeing, Family and aging services, and substance use disorder) and field trips around Rome. It will also include local experts coming to the class and speaking about the various identified class topics. In this course, students will: 1/ Describe international and interdisciplinary approaches to resolving social issues 2/ Differentiate how different countries practice their disciplines 3/ Design a self-designed project aimed at addressing a social issue within their communities
Focuses on definitions of International social work and Community-based practice. How does social work and community-based practice differ in various countries? What are the commonalities across all countries? How is social work defined in different countries? How does social work differ in various countries? What are the commonalities across all countries?
This lesson addresses social work in specific countries. How is social work defined within specific countries? What is different? What is the same?
This is a preparatory section for students projects which they will work on during the summer institute in-person section in Rome. For this lesson students are expected to identify a social problem and develop a proposal to address the issue. Students will learn the following in this lesson: What is a social problem? How to develop a prevention/intervention program proposal
10 days in-person session in Rome. Italy from July 10th to July 19th, 2024