English Courses in Summer Term 2017

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1 English Courses in Summer Term 2017 Contact information for student mobility: Sonja Beran, Application until 31 October 2016 under the following link:

2 During the summer term 2017 we will offer the following courses in English: Title ECTS Term/Semester Social Pedagogy 3 Summer/2 Psychology 3 Summer/2 Praxis Reflection 2 Summer/2, 4, 6 (only in combination with an internship during the semester!) Social Work with Groups 2 Summer/2 Methods of Individual Aid 2 Summer/2 Migration 2 Summer/4 Social Work Theories 4 Summer/6 Professional Ethics 2 Summer/6 Organization, Documentation, Evaluation 4 Summer/6 Current Topics in Social Work 2 Summer/6 Elective in Methods 2 Summer/6 Austrian Culture 2 Summer

3 Social Pedagogy 3 ECTS Psychology 3 ECTS Students explore educational theories through historic and cultural developments and societal modernisation processes. They receive an overview of (social)pedagogical institutions and educational facilities and their relevance for learning and educational processes. In addition, they learn social pedagogical methods and structuring processes for everyday life as well as practical implementation. The course explores the foundations of psychological development and the psychosocial conditions of change. In doing so, theoretical approaches and research results regarding the question of nature or nurture, early childhood development, hospitalism, bonding research, concepts of developmental stages and resiliency research. The evaluation of child related problems, instruments of developmental diagnostics, learning handicaps, learning blocks and burden some situations will be introduced. The problem situations will be explored from a psychological point of view.

4 Practical Reflection (only in combination with an internship during the semester!) Social Work with Groups While absolving the practical placement, the continuous theory led reflection and analysis of various personal and professional experiences in individual and group contexts will be set in the foreground. The integration of students own experiences and the exchange within the group deepen the professional understanding and offer a valuable contribution to the development of the profession identity. Students learn to deal with team and organisational structures, case analyses, theoretical and conceptual foundations of practical organisations, and methodical action. In this course, the meaning of social work in and with groups and teams as a goal oriented instrument for individual learning, and for the design of social learning processes will be communicated. Students become acquainted with the requirements for the acquisition of professionalism as a participant and as leader of groups and teams. Topics of the course will be: diverse work with groups in social work as an entrance to life settings and milieus (i.e. in youth work), a (pedagogical) offer of support (i.e. organised self-help groups), the foundation and accompaniment of interest groups (i.e. in community work) as well as the role of social workers and social pedagogues in groups. The use of group case studies is helpful, however the reflected group experience of the students as participants in the course remains the central focus.

5 Methods of Individual Aid Migration Social Work Theories 4 ECTS Casework as a form of work and method in social work, including historical developments, theoretical foundations and ethical implication, will be deepened. Given concrete cases, we will practise, for example, seeing multiple perspectives of a case, the circular problem solution process, the possibility of planned intervention and design, the analysis of organisational framework conditions, the topic of documentation and evaluation, as well as the limits to cooperation with experts from other disciplines. In doing so, a special focus will be laid on the implementation of the principle of life-setting oriented social work such as successful everyday life, participation, normalisation, reflection, etc. Students will get to know the causes and dynamics of (global) migration as well as the effects of migration on the countries of origin and immigration countries, and will engage with flight as a special form of migration. They will be given an overview of the migration population in Austria and confront themselves with the worlds and circumstances of life of migrants and their offspring. The relevant organisations in the field will be introduced, and intercultural proceedings discussed. With the help of case examples, the students intercultural competence will be strengthened, and concrete courses of action will be acquired. Students receive an introduction in select theoretical approaches from both the recent history and the present developments of social work. Students learn to differentiate between theories according to their central assumptions, theses and terminology and to contextualize them in relation to special problem situations in social work.

6 Professional Ethics Organization, Documentation, Evaluation 4 ECTS Current Topics of Social Work Electives in Methods Students are introduced to the foundations of ethics, especially to the ethics of social work. They study individual and social relevant themes in depth in as they apply to social work (e.g. freedom, justice, responsibility, human dignity) and they recognize moral conflicts or dilemmas, as well as structural problem situations of professional work. They receive basic knowledge of professional ethics, in relation to that they are introduced to international agreements and discourses and can critically reflect upon these in light of the development of their professional identity and the potential entrance into their professional field. Students acquire theoretical, foundational knowledge of business related terminology and organisational forms, including their functional construction and execution as is relevant for the social sector. Students explore goals and mission statements as well as systems for evaluation and documentation. Along with a differentiated presentation of the supporters of the social economic sector, themes like quality control and development, models of finance, the cultures of organisations as well as client relevant documentation and evaluation are explored. A detailed offer will be available at the beginning of the summer term. A detailed offer will be available at the beginning of the summer term.

7 Austrian Culture This course is offered by our International Office for all Incoming Students Framework of the Course: Course consists of two parts: theory sessions + practical sessions Dates and locations: theoretical sessions will take place at FH Campus Wien on Mondays from 6 pm to 7:30 pm every other week; practical sessions normally take place in Vienna on Monday evenings but there can be exceptions. Grading and ECTS: There will be no grade Upon successful completion of the course the students will be awarded There will be no exam; but students are expected to actively participate in the lessons i.e. participate in group discussions, give short presentations, etc. If students need additional ECTS, they can hand in a paper (around 5 pages) in either German or English on a subject that has to be agreed on Language of instruction: Language of Instruction is English Costs: At the beginning of the course students need to contribute 30 towards expenses - apart from that there will be no extra costs for the students (also in the practical session) Additions, cancellations and changes may though occur.