English for Social Work II

Study:	Social Work - 3. semester
Code:	31733
ECTS:	4.0
Course coordinators:	Miljen Matijašević , v. pred. dr. sc. Marijana Javornik-Čubrić , v. pred.
Lecturers:	Agnes Milovan-Solter , pred. - Lectures
Exam dates:	10. 06. 2024. 24. 06. 2024. 08. 07. 2024. 26. 08. 2024. 09. 09. 2024. Exam registration: Studomat

Literature:
Marijana Javornik Čubrić; English for the Social Work Profession; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Pravni fakultet, Biblioteka socijalnog rada (2020), str. 208
Optional literature:
Željko Bujas; Novi englesko-hrvatski rječnik; Nakladni zavod Globus (2019), str. 1920

Description:

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic vocabulary in the areas of social work. Within the course the students learn about social work ethics and ethical dilemmas social workers are faced with. The importance of human rights and the role of the European Court of Human Rights is analyzed. The activity of social workers in fighting poverty and social exclusion is described. Family law and the activity of social workers in the area of child protection is discussed. The problems that the older persons and disabled persons are faced with are analyzed. The most important principles of social work are emphasized using relevant terminology in the English language. Various types of texts are analyzed and translated, including parts of various acts, conventions and press releases.
Within every topic there are numerous exercises related to terminology, collocations, word formation and translation skills.
Special attention is paid to the acquisition of terminology and the development of communication skills. Students are encouraged to work independently and further research the discussed topics and prepare their own presentations.

Cognitive Skills:

define the social work profession;

briefly describe historical development of social work;

discuss ethical issues in social work;

explain the concept of human rights, describe the activity of the European Court of Human Rights, analyze the role of social workers in protection of human rights

define poverty, social exclusion and homelessness; discuss the ways in which these problems are combated in the European Union

define family law, marriage and divorce in English law; describe basic principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child; analyze how social workers protect the rights of children

define ageism and discuss the position of older people in Europe;

define disabilty and types of disability and decribe the problems faced by disabled persons; explain the importance of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Practical and Generic Skills:

present the acquired learning outcomes in English;

use appropriate language structures and terms in discussing the relevant topics;

develop communication skills in English;

participate in team work in the preparation of presentations in English.

Matching Assessments to Learning Outcomes:

the learning outcomes are tested by written exercises, an oral examination and student presentations delivered in class

Consultations schedule:

v. pred. Miljen Matijašević:
in the exam periods online by appointment
Location: Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, soba 6
v. pred. dr. sc. Marijana Javornik-Čubrić:
Wednesday 11-12
Location: Gundulićeva 10, room 6

Lecturer in charge	Consultations	Location
Miljen Matijašević , v. pred.	in the exam periods online by appointment	Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, soba 6
dr. sc. Marijana Javornik-Čubrić , v. pred.	Wednesday 11-12	Gundulićeva 10, room 6