Syllabus

Organisation, Group and Collaboration

Code
GSA32Y
Points
15 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Health and Welfare
Subject field
Social Work (SAA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Social Work1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1F
Approved
Approved, 07 February 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 07 February 2023.

Learning Outcomes

Course Content

Module 1. Campus Based Education, 5 Credits

This module gives an introduction to organisational theories relevant to the field of social work and human service organisations. In addition, it addresses questions concerning group processes as well as cooperation within and between organisations.

While the focus is on the organisation of social work in a Swedish context, internationalisation is considered by highlighting social work in international contexts and in a global perspective. The course content considers sustainable development and gender equality by incorporating elements of organisational ethics and a gender- and power perspectives on organisations and groups.

Module 2. Field Placement, 10 Credits

This module covers organisational aspects of social work practice as well as aspects related to group dynamic and cooperation. In addition, the student is given the opportunity to independently perform simpler tasks within applied social work.

Assessment

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Field Placement - 10 Credits | U–G
  • Campus-Based Education - 5 Credits | U–VG

Prerequisites

  • Sociological Perspectives on Social Work 7.5 credits, Psychological Perspectives on Social Work 7.5 credits credits and Welfare Measures and User Perspective 15 credits

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.