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SR20-7 - Teorije socijalnog rada (SR-24)

Course specification
Type of study Bachelor academic studies
Study programme
Course title Teorije socijalnog rada (SR-24)
Acronym Status Semester Number of classes ECTS
SR20-7 mandatory 2 3L + 1E 6.0
Lecturers
Lecturer
Lecturer/Associate (practicals)
Prerequisite Form of prerequisites
Upisandrugi semestar
Learning objectives
Gaining knowledge about the connection between the theory of social work with the theories of other social sciences; acquisition of knowledge about the characteristics, contributions and weaknesses of different theories of social work; the influence of theories on the practice of social work; understanding the characteristics of the modern theory of social work.
Learning outcomes
Understanding the importance of theories for the social work profession; training students to apply theories of social work in future practice.
Content
The concept and role of theories in social work; Taxonomy of social work theories; Positivism and social work; Structural-functionalist influences on social work; Systemic perspectives in social work; Conflict theories; Theories of action; Action research in social work; Critical perspectives in social work; Radical theories and practices in social work; Theories of power - influences on social work; Humanistic theories in social work; Psychological theories in social work; Crisis intervention and task-focused models; Globalization and social work.
Teaching Methods
lectures, power-point presentation, discussions, reading of given materials
Literature
  1. Milosavljević, M. (2009). Osnove nauke socijalnog rada, Banja Luka: Filozofski fakultet (Original title)
  2. Petrović, J. (2016). Akciona istraživanja u socijalnom radu, Banja Luka: Evropski defendologija centar (Original title)
  3. Howe, D. (1997). Uvod u teoriju socijalnog rada, Beograd: Naučno-istraživački centar za socijalni rad i socijanu politiku Fakulteta političkih nauka (Original title)
  4. Payne, M. (2001). Savremena teorija socijalnog rada, Banja Luka: Filozofski fakultet (Original title)
  5. Bulinger, H. Novak, J. (2004). Mrežni socijalni rad, Banja Luka: Filozofski fakultet (Original title)
Evaluation and grading
colloquium, seminar paper, final exam.
Specific remarks
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