Social microstructures Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023

Module name: Social microstructures
Module code: W3-SP-S1-MIS
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The social microstructures module is aimed at transferring the content of education in the theory of small social groups, processes and dynamics of relationships in small groups, and norms and principles shaping life in the microsocial dimension. The acquired knowledge contributes to a better and fuller understanding of social behaviour and the formation and development of social groups and their role and impact on the individual in social work.
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 multidimensional, interdisciplinary nature of problems occurring in small social groups - is reflective and critical in their observation [K01]
 PS1_K01 [3/5]
is able to observe, analyze and interpret the changes taking place in selected social groups [U01]
 PS1_U01 [3/5] PS1_U03 [2/5]
is able to use knowledge in the field of micro-sociology in the practice of social work [U02]
 PS1_U03 [1/5]
knows theoretical concepts covering the issues of small social groups [W01]
 PS1_W01 [3/5] PS1_W02 [3/5]
knows the specifics of the dynamics of processes taking place in small social groups, knows the mechanisms of creating and changing axiomatic systems based on social microstructures [W02]
 PS1_W02 [3/5] PS1_W09 [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] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam K01 W01 W02
practical classes [02] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Simulation [e07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 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
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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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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