Single subject courses - Social Work
These courses are only open for exchange students. If you as an exchange student have any questions about admission, prerequisites etc, please contact the International Office at internationaloffice@adm.vxu.se.
If you are a free mover, please contact the Admissions Office regarding possibilities to study at Växjö University: admission@vxu.se.
Contact Person
Christina Siwertsson
E-mail: christina.siwertsson@vxu.se
Telephone: +46 470 70 83 33
School of Health Sciences and Social Work
As an exchange student you have the opportunity to study Social Work for one whole semester.
SAA417 - The Elderly in Modern Society
September 2006 and January 2007
5 credit points (7.5 ECTS)
The aim of the course is for the student to study and analyse conditions and circumstances under which elderly people live in Sweden and other countries. A further aim is for the student to gain knowledge of the normal ageing process, the influences of heredity and environment and also age-related disorders.
Contents
- Demography and population trends
- Living conditions for the elderly in different societies
- Different perspectives on the ageing process
Teaching methods
The teaching is based on the student actively seeking knowledge.
A variety of teaching methods will be used, for instance literature studies, seminars and tutorials.
Prerequisites for exchange students
We expect you to have at least one year of university studies. You should be able to speak English fluently, as well as read and write university level texts in English.
Recommended reading
A complete list of course literature will be available at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods
Individual assessment based on a written examination.
SAA419 - Social Work in an Intercultural Perspective
October 2006 and February 2007
5 credit points (7.5 ECTS)
The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of how different living and views on health and social problems in different parts of the world influence the development of society, social services and health. A further aim is to increase the understanding of how co-operation in social services and health promotion can be developed.
Contents
- The development of society, population, health and social problems
- The importance of living conditions in population and health development
- Comparisons of health and development of health and social services in different parts of the world
- Structural prerequisites for health and social services such as service organisation, economics, policies and communications
Teaching methods
The teaching is based on the student actively seeking knowledge.
A variety of teaching methods will be used, for instance field studies, literature studies, seminars and tutorials.
Prerequisites for exchange students
We expect you to have at least one year of university studies. You should be able to speak English fluently, as well as read and write university level texts in English.
Recommended reading
A complete list of course literature will be available at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods
Individual assessment based on a written examination.
SAA418 - Social Work – Different Perspectives
November 2006 and March 2007
5 credit points (7.5 ECTS)
The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge of different practical ways of meeting problems in the social work field in Sweden. The object is to gain a greater understanding of a specific sphere of activities and to analyse these.
Contents
Field studies in a specific area of interest for 11 days
- Supervision
- Writing a report
- Examination
Teaching methods
The teaching is based on supervision of practical studies. The supervision includes group discussions and individual supervision.
Prerequisites for exchange students
We expect you to have at least one year of university studies. You should be able to speak English fluently, as well as read and write university level texts in English.
Recommended reading
A complete list of course literature will be available at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods
Individual assessment based on a written examination.
SAA424 - Welfare Policy in Sweden
November 2006 and May 2007
5 credit points (7.5 ECTS)
The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the Swedish welfare system with a focus on the historical development, structure and function. A further aim is to develop knowledge about how national and international changes create social problems and social needs.
Contents
- The growth of the Swedish welfare state.
- Structure and development trends in the Swedish welfare state.
- Social policy in an international perspective
- Current problems in the Swedish welfare system
Teaching methods
The teaching is based on the student actively seeking knowledge. A variety of teaching methods will be used, for instance literature studies, seminars and tutorials.
Prerequisites for exchange students
We expect you to have at least one year of university studies. You should be able to speak English fluently, as well as read and write university level texts in English.
Recommended reading
A complete list of course literature will be available at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods
Individual assessment based on a written examination.