Module Basics of Social Work - Summer Term

Compulsory subject as a basis for "Social work as human rights profession" and "Professionalisation of social work"

B2 Level in English

• The lecture is an introduction of social work in Germany from a historical and theoretical perspective.
• Current trends and challenges will be discussed and the interconnection of social work as a profession and the social system is highlighted

Lecture "Social Functions of Social Work"

B2 Level in English

please choose 1 out of 2 options in this area of competence

• The theoretical background of this conzeptionalization will be introduced.
• Case examples will elaborate the role of social work as a profession and the social system is highlighted

Lecture "Social Functions of Social Work"

B2 Level in English

please choose 1 out of 2 options in this area of competence

• "Is social work a profession" is the title of a famous article from 1915. The quesion is still a highly controversal topic in academic social work
• The main arguments for and against this view are central in the context of the seminar