This module will introduce you to the frameworks, concepts, debates and research that inform international social work. It will also enable you to explore contemporary social problems for international social work.
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching period
A
Spring Term 2021-22
Module aims
To introduce you to the overarching frameworks for international social work, including international social work institutions, policy and legislation.
To introduce you to underpinning concepts for internationalised social work, including human rights and social justice.
To explore historical and contemporary debates and controversies that are present in international social work.
To examine key contemporary social problems for international social work, including forced migration and the role of social work in disasters
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will be able to:
Understand how social work institutions, policy and legislation have developed over time internationally and in different countries, and their roles in contemporary social work.
Reflect critically on the critiques that have been made of the idea of internationalised social work.
Demonstrate critical awareness of the theories, concepts and research that inform international social work.
Critically analyse social work approaches to globally relevant social problems.
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay - 5000 words
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay - 5000 words
N/A
100
Module feedback
In taught sessions, via email and in supervision. Marks and written feedback will be provided by 4 weeks of submission.
Indicative reading
Lyons, K. (2012). The SAGE handbook of international social work. London: Sage.
Healy, L. (2008). International Social Work. Oxford: OUP.