History of social work Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023

Module name: History of social work
Module code: W3-SP-S1-HPS
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
A module devoted to the historical beginnings of social assistance and social work from antiquity, through the Middle Ages, modern times to the birth of social work as a professional discipline.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is ready to evaluate his knowledge critically and is aware of the constant need for its development in pursuit of professionalization of the profession [K01]
 PS1_K01 [3/5] PS1_K05 [3/5]
is able to independently acquire knowledge and develop his professional skills using various sources [U01]
 PS1_U10 [3/5]
is able to express his opinion based on his own knowledge, diverse sources and using basic theoretical approaches of various disciplines of social sciences and humanities. [U02]
 PS1_U07 [3/5] PS1_U08 [3/5]
can notice, name, and interpret processes and phenomena occurring over the years in the field of social work and social assistance [U03]
 PS1_U01 [3/5] PS1_U03 [3/5]
knows the historical basis and understands the sources of social work [W01]
 PS1_W01 [2/5] PS1_W07 [2/5]
is equipped with knowledge of critical changes and mechanisms regulating them in social work [W02]
 PS1_W01 [3/5] PS1_W02 [3/5] PS1_W07 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01]  		exam K01 U01 W01 W02
practical classes [02] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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