Survey of the Programmes in English

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1 Survey of the Programmes in English School of Social work Social Work International 1 & 2 The School of Social work prepares students to become Social Work professionals on a Bachelor level. Through the preparation of social work practitioners, we explore and seek to understand the nature of social problems, their impact on vulnerable populations, and ways to critically analyze and promote the achievement of a just, equitable, healthy and productive community The School of Social work offers two modules (each 15 EC); Social work International 1 and 2. These modules are developed for students of the University of Applied Sciences of INholland and students of partner-universities abroad. It offers an educational HBO programme for Dutch and foreign exchange students in the field of Social work. The discipline Social work is an application of research methods and social theory to study and improve the lives of people, groups, and communities. The focus of the programmes lie on youth growing up in big cities and the influence of the changing digital environment on their way of life. Social work International 1: Research and analysis of youth growing up in the big city Social work International 2: Social work and the influence of the changing (digital) environment on youth. Both modules fit within the international bachelor structure with international determined criteria. Higher education in Holland enjoys a worldwide reputation for its high quality. This is achieved through a national system of regulations and quality assurance. The competences which are reviewed within the framework of these international minor, connect at the European descriptors of bachelor who have been translated to general HBO-characteristics and Social work - competences Social work International 1 Page 2 Social work International 2 Page 3 1

2 Course title Social work International 1 Type of course Minor Research and analysis of youth growing up in the big city Name School School of Social Work Course code 2306 SIIP 1 Year of study Name of Study Social Work Compulsory or facultative Facultative Quadrimester 1 Location Amsterdam Number of credits (in EC) 15 Language of instruction English Course contents Teaching methods Objective of the course Name of contact person Level of course The Social worker explores and seeks to understand the nature of social problems, their impact on vulnerable populations, and ways to critically analyze and promote the achievement of a just, equitable, healthy and productive community. In this pedagogic orientated minor the students will focus on research and analysis of youth in big cities, big city problems and pedagogical issues. The students deepen their knowledge of Field study, research and analysis of pedagogical issues; Youth growing up in big cities; Social policy; Social work and problems in big cities; Pedagogical trends and global developments within the field of social work; Traditional class room methods in combination with workshops in the English language, including desk- and field research. The students gain insight into the field of youth educational and pedagogical issues of growing up in big cities. The students explore and seek to understand the nature of cultural and social problems of youth facing big city problems. The students are able to analyze the various aspects of a growing up in big cities and to draw up a research analysis report. The students examine differences and similarities in the work area and the activities of a social worker in relation with youth and youth problems in big cities. The students gain experience in working together with colleague students from different countries and performing research and fieldwork in an international environment. The students are able to give advice on the pedagogical issues and cities problems. Marieke van de Veerdonk. [email protected] Bachelor year * Postpropedeuse *For 3rd or th year bachelor students in a year bachelor s degree program, or 3rd year students taking a 3 year bachelor s degree program 2

3 Prerequisites Assessment methods The course is suitable for undergraduate students in the final years of their studies. This course is designed to fit students who have a background in Social work. Students must have a good level of English, which must be proved by a letter of recommendation from a teacher at their home university. Students from partner universities abroad can only subscribe for the program if they attend both part 1 as well as part 2 of the programme. This minor will contain the following tests: 5 EC Body of Knowledge 5 EC Research and analysis 5 EC Case study. Evaluation The pass-mark is 5.5 (and higher) Non Applicable Recommended reading Please consult syllabus. Special remarks Minimum number of participants in course: 15 The course includes field research in a Dutch or foreign big city. 3

4 Course title Social work International 2 Social work and the influence of the changing (digital) environment on youth.. Type of course Minor Name School School of Social Work Course code 2306 SIIP 2 Year of study Name of Study Social Work Compulsory or facultative Facultative Quadrimester 2 Location Amsterdam Number of credits (in EC) 15 Language of instruction English Course contents In the module Social Work International 2 the students will focus on Social work and the influence of growing up in a changing (digital) environment. What are the contemporary developments within the field of social work related to youth growing up in big cities. The students critically analyze the social environment and environmental changes. The course presents an overview on various topics: the influence and consequences of being (dis)connected with the society and others; the changing ways of (digital) communication; the influence of the social media and internet on youth and the future of (e-heath) care; the contemporary influences on youth and digital and nondigital problematic behavior (criminal behavior, alcohol and drugs, loverboys but also gaming and internet addictions etc); How is the social worker involved in innovative practice, preventative and interdisciplinary work with youth and problematic behavior. Teaching methods Traditional class room methods in combination with workshops in the English language, including desk- and field research Objective of the course The students are able to identify and describe positive and negative contemporary developments within the field of social work related to youth and their digital and non-digital problematic behavior. The students increase their knowledge and understanding of and develop their view on the influences of being (digital) connected to society and human beings. The students are familiar with theories of youth delinquency, alcohol and drugs abuse, gaming and internet addiction. After this course, the student has gained experience in performing research and fieldwork in an international environment and working together with colleague students from different countries. The students are able to conduct and perform desk and fieldresearch. The students are able to develop a view on Social work and working with youth problems. Name of contact person Marieke van de Veerdonk [email protected]

5 Level of course Prerequisites Assessment methods Evaluation Bachelor year * / Postpropedeuse *For 3rd or th year bachelor students in a year bachelor s degree program, or 3rd year students taking a 3 year bachelor s degree program The course is suitable for undergraduate students in the final years of their studies. This course is designed to fit students who have a background in Social work. Students must have a good level of English, which must be proved by a letter of recommendation from a teacher at their home university. Students from partner universities abroad can only subscribe for the program if they attend both part 1 as well as part 2 of the programme. This minor will contain the following tests: 5 EC Field research 5 EC Project of development 5 EC Implementation plan of action The pass-mark is 5.5 (and higher) Non Applicable Recommended reading Please consult syllabus. Special remarks Minimum number of participants in course: 15 The course includes field research in a Dutch or foreign big city 5