Diploma seminar (A) Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023

Module name: Diploma seminar (A)
Module code: W3-SP-S1-SD(A)
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to initially identify the social problem to which the activities will be devoted. During the seminar work, students prepare a diploma thesis outline and search for literature on the subject. They learn about design and develop research tools for in-depth diagnosis of needs and resources. They also explore the ethical aspects of writing a research paper and the researcher's attitude. The module is the first part of work on a social project and is continued in the following two semesters.
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 aware of the ethical aspects of the research activities undertaken [K01]
 PS1_K04 [4/5] PS1_K05 [2/5]
can choose the subject of the diploma thesis adequately to the importance of the phenomenon and their knowledge and competence [U01]
 PS1_U01 [4/5]
can search for sources of knowledge and develop their competencies and express their own opinion on a selected issue in the field of social work [U02]
 PS1_U02 [3/5] PS1_U07 [3/5] PS1_U08 [3/5] PS1_U10 [3/5]
can develop diagnostic tools necessary to construct a help plan [U03]
 PS1_W05 [4/5] PS1_W06 [5/5]
knows the issues and terminology in the field of social work necessary to describe the problems in a competent manner [W01]
 PS1_W01 [3/5] PS1_W02 [3/5] PS1_W04 [4/5] PS1_W07 [3/5]
knows the methods, techniques of social research and diagnostic tools of social work [W02]
 PS1_W05 [5/5] PS1_W06 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
seminar [01] 15 Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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