Social Work in Ecosocial Transition (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The aim of the course is providing students with an in-depth understanding of social work in ecosocial transition. On completion of the course the student
- understands the links between sustainable development and environmental and economic issues in social work, and that ecological sustainability is crucial for transgenerational, local and global responsibility in social work
- understands the importance of ecosocial transition in social work and the role and opportunities of social work in the transition
- recognizes different ways of implementing ecosocial work in social work environments.

Sisältö

The course introduces the concepts of ecosocial transition and ecosocial approach, and their historical development and current discussions in social work. In addition, the course provides concrete applications and tools on how to implement ecosocial work in different settings.

Esitietovaatimukset

Target group: Advanced studies of social work

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.

Oppimateriaalit

Matthies & Närhi (eds): The ecosocial transition in society: The contribution of social work and social policy (2017). McKinnon & Alston (eds): Ecological social work: Toward sustainability (2016). Other material to be announced separately in the course.

Lisätiedot

Registering to this course: https://www.sosnet.fi/EN/Undergraduate-Studies
More information if needed: marjo.outila@ulapland.fi

Toteutustavat

E-learning course in Moodle.

Suoritustavat

The course consists of online lectures and other material, on the basis of which the student makes three assignments.