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Semester Paper-Social Problems of Social Work Target Groups

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:8.00
Study Course Accepted:29.08.2024 11:14:42
Study Course Information
Course Code:LUSDK_179LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:SociologyTarget Audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Marika Lotko
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061575
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours8
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours6
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
The study course “Course Paper: Human in Social Environment” has been mastered.
Objective:
To form and promote the development of evidence-based, systematic and analytical thinking in the identification and resolution of social problems; to collect, systemise and analyse the information obtained from research of scientific literature.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
2Development and preparation of design for the course paper in accordance with the selected topic.Classes4.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Selection of a topic for the course paper (based on the analysis of the current situation, evidence-based data are searched).Classes1.00auditorium
2Development and preparation of design for the course paper in accordance with the selected topic.Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Students autonomously carry out the theoretical research of the course work under the supervision of the supervisor.
Assessment Criteria:
Independently and appropriately prepared literature analysis and realized the research part on the chosen topic and its presentation (defense).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Defence (Semester paper)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Defence (Semester paper)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:The student obtains profound knowledge of the selected social problem, its resolution; knows profoundly the basic principles of scientific methodology and their use; steps of planning and implementation of scientific research work.
Skills:As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able to justify the topicality of the selected topic by providing evidence-based data; will be able to collect and analyse scientific literature on the subject of the course paper, draw conclusions, compare theoretical concepts within the selected topic.
Competencies:As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able to independently develop a course paper, studying in practice one of the social problems, express a reasoned opinion in the reflection of the selected social problem.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Mārtinsone, LK, Pipare, A. Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. RaKa. 2011
2Mārtinsone, LK, Pipare, A. Pētniecības terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca.
Additional Reading
1Specialized Ethnographic Methods: a Mixed Methods Approach. 2013.