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Research Placement in Social Work
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:9.00
Study Course Accepted:29.08.2024 11:14:41
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LUSDK_269 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 4.00 | ECTS: | 6.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sociology | Target Audience: | Social Welfare and Social Work | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Dagnija Staķe | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Rehabilitation | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061575 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | Lecture Length (academic hours) | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||||
| Classes (count) | 12 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 24 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 0 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 0 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 12 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 24 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Knowledge on social work and social security system in Latvia; knowledge of levels of social work practice; and social work organization; Social and sociological research methodology, quantitative and qualitative methods at the undergraduate level; basic knowledge in data processing and data analysis. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To deepen and develop the knowledge, skills and competence necessary for the implementation of research, scientific and academic activities. Demonstrate the ability to raise current social issues, carry out research activities, seeking evidence-based answers and solutions to social problems, contributing to the creation of new knowledge in the social work sector. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Introduction to placement | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Workshop: Research questions, selection of research tools. Field preparation for the study | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Workshop: qualitative methods (Interviewing, et all.) | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Workshop: organizing a focus group discussion | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Workshop: quantitative methods, questionnaire and surveying. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis | Classes | 4.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Defending the results of research practice | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Introduction to placement | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Workshop: Research questions, selection of research tools. Field preparation for the study | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Workshop: qualitative methods (Interviewing, et all.) | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Workshop: organizing a focus group discussion | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Workshop: quantitative methods, questionnaire and surveying. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Test seminar: obtained data, data analysis | Classes | 4.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Defending the results of research practice | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Performs research tasks, independently collects data using qualitative and quantitative methods, applies modern data analysis methods, develops proposals. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | A report on the results obtained in the research practice has been prepared. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Defence (Placement) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Defence (Placement) | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research organization and carrying out. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Able to independently use quantitative and qualitative research methods. Able to demonstrate an understanding of research ethics. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Able to analyze the results obtained in the study and discuss them. Able to offer data-based innovative solutions, contributing to the development of professional knowledge and practice in the field of social work. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Pētniecības terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca | ||||||||
| 2 | Labklājības ministrija: pētījumi | ||||||||
| 3 | VSAA | ||||||||
| 4 | LM | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Sociālā darba vārdnīca | ||||||||
