Public Administration and Law (LUSDK_274)
About Study Course
Objective
To give social work students the idea of the concept of state, sovereignty, the foundations of the law of the Republic of Latvia and the European Union and the principles of the functioning of a state. To build understanding of the interaction between state and law, the role of law in society, the importance and place of law in today’s democratic state. Students will learn the skills to find their way in the structure of regulatory enactments, differences in legal areas (constitutional, civil, administrative, criminal law) and the ability to find laws relevant to the specific situation using regulatory framework. Students will be given insight into the necessary action of persons to defend their interests in typical legal situations. Students will acquire preliminary knowledge for the mastering of study subjects that cover the legal procedures used in social work.
Prerequisites
Not necessary.
Learning outcomes
Students acquire knowledge of the basic principles of functioning of the legal system, state and local governments; the necessary action to ensure the rights and interests of a person. Taking into account that social workers are an integral part of public administration, the knowledge acquired will make it possible to understand the functioning of public administration in a democratic state and the application of laws in practice, as well as to gain understanding of the administrative procedure as means of ensuring the fundamental rights of individuals in relations with the state.
Students will learn skills to use public databases of regulatory enactments, find the necessary laws; prepare applications for public authorities and the court.
Students will be competent in the system of regulatory enactments and the structure of institutions of Latvia and the European Union according to their competence.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work, SD | 4 | Bachelor’s | Required | Jānis Moors, Andris Ārgalis | |
| Social work, SDN | 4 | Bachelor’s | Required |
