Globalization, Poverty and International Social Work
Course
SW2277
Master’s level
15 credits (ECTS)
Summary
The focus of the course is development of global society, social structures, economic patterns and international migration.
About
Further it discusses conflicts and tensions related to increasing global interactions and intertwinings.
The development of poverty and other indicators of social dysfunction in different parts of the world are discussed and analyzed.
Various strategies for fighting poverty and handling social problems are examined. Different levels of society concerning various types of social actions are considered.
Effects of migration will be analyzed.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or in related topics, proficiency in English.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
