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Course syllabus - Social Support and Care in Daily Life
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
SAA060
Valid from
Autumn semester 2016
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Social Work
School
School of Health, Care and Social Welfare
Ratified
2016-01-28
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Ageing and caring as couples with disabilities
Linköping : Linköping University, Department of Social and Welfare Studies : NISAL (National Institute for the Study of Ageing and Later Life), 2014 - vii, 82 s.
ISBN: 9789175194103 LIBRIS-ID: 15975106
URL: Sammanfattning och ramberättelse från Linköping University Electronic Press
Articles
Older adults and care: Reshaped family roles in societal change. A Comparative study of Japan, South Korea, and Sweden
In P. N. Claster & S. L. Blair (Eds.), Aging and the Family: Understanding Changes in Structural and Relationship Dynamics. Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research, Volume 17, 138. Bingley, UK: Emerald., 2021
Expressions of identity and self in daily life at a group home for older persons with dementia in Japan
Care Management Journals 2015. Vol. 16 ( 2), p 64-78. Springer Publishing Company,
URL: Link
Care managers' experiences of cross-cultural needs assessment meetings: the case of late-in-life immigrants
Ageing & Society, 35(3), 2013.,
URL: Link
Filling the gaps? The role of voluntary organizations in supporting older people with severe mental illnesses
Nordic social work research, 2020-07-02, Vol.10 (3), p.219-229,
Helpful citizens and caring families: Patterns of informal help and caregiving in Sweden in a 17-year perspective
Int J Soc Welfare, 21, 422-432., 2012
Introducing an Equal Rights Framework for Older Persons in Residential Care
Gerontologist, 56(5), 800806, 2016
URL: Link
Spirituality and Religion in End-of-Life Care Ethics: The Challenge of Interfaith and Cross-Generational Matters
British Journal of Social Work (2015) 45, p 104119, doi:10.1093/bjsw/bct110,
A matter of love and labour? Parents working as personal assistants for their adult disabled children
Nordic Social Work Research, 2016, Vol. 6, No. 1, 3852, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2156857X.2015.1099116,
URL: Link
Processing older persons as clients in elderly care: A study of the micro-processes of care management practice
Social Work in Health Care, 56(2), 78-98, 2017
An observation study of power practices and participation in group homes for people with intellectual disability
Disability & Society, 35(9), 1419-1440, 2020
URL: Link
Disability-policy models in European welfare regimes: comparing the distribution of social protection, labour-market integration and civil rights
Disability & Society, 32(8), 1199-1215, 2017
URL: Link
Understanding disabling barriers: a fruitful partnership between Disability Studies and social practices?
Disability & Society, 33(2), 157-174, 2018
URL: Link
Reference Literature
The Swedish Long-term Care System
European Network of Economic Policy Research Institutes, 2010
Exploring disability: a sociological introduction
Book review of: Barnes, C., & Mercer, G., 2012
In addition
Policy documents from The National Board of Health and Welfare within the area of ageing and disability
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Students´ own choice of additional articles
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Books
Ageing and caring as couples with disabilities
Linköping : Linköping University, Department of Social and Welfare Studies : NISAL (National Institute for the Study of Ageing and Later Life), 2014 - vii, 82 s.
ISBN: 9789175194103 LIBRIS-ID: 15975106
URL: Sammanfattning och ramberättelse från Linköping University Electronic Press
Articles
Expressions of identity and self in daily life at a group home for older persons with dementia in Japan
Care Management Journals 2015. Vol. 16 ( 2), p 64-78. Springer Publishing Company,
URL: Link
Care managers' experiences of cross-cultural needs assessment meetings: the case of late-in-life immigrants.
Ageing & Society, 2013
URL: Link
Fillong the gaps? The role of voluntary organizations in supporting older people with severe mental illnesses
Nordic social work research, 2020-07-02, Vol.10 (3), p.219-229,
Helpful citizens and caring families: Patterns of informal help and care-giving in Sweden
2012
Introducing an Equal Rights Framework for Older Persons in Residential Care
The Gerontologist, 2015, Vol. 00, No. 00, p 17, doi:10.1093/geront/gnv039 Forum,
Spirituality and Religion in End-of-Life Care Ethics: The Challenge of Interfaith and Cross-Generational Matters
British Journal of Social Work (2015) 45, p 104119, doi:10.1093/bjsw/bct110,
A matter of love and labour? Parents working as personal assistants for their adult disabled children
Nordic Social Work Research, 2016, Vol. 6, No. 1, 3852, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2156857X.2015.1099116,
URL: Link
Processing older persons as clients in elderly care: A study of the micro-processes of care management practice
Social Work in Health Care, 56(2), 78-98, 2017
An observation study of power practices and participation in group homes for people with intellectual disability
Disability & Society, 1-23, 2019
Disability-policy models in European welfare regimes: comparing the distribution of social protection, labour-market integration and civil rights
Disability & Society, 32(8), 1199-1215,
Understanding disabling barriers: a fruitful partnership between Disability Studies and social practices?
Disability & Society, 33(2), 157-174, 2018
Reference Literature
Exploring disability: a sociological introduction
The long term care system for the elderly in Sweden
2010
In addition
Policy documents from The National Board of Health and Welfare within the area of ageing and disability
.,
Students´ own choice of additional articles
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Books
Exploring disability : a sociological introduction.
2nd ed. : Cambridge : Polity, 2010. - vii, 341 s.
ISBN: 0-7456-3485-0 (hbk.) : ¹50.00 LIBRIS-ID: 11953553
Ageing and caring as couples with disabilities
Linköping : Linköping University, Department of Social and Welfare Studies : NISAL (National Institute for the Study of Ageing and Later Life), 2014 - vii, 82 s.
ISBN: 9789175194103 LIBRIS-ID: 15975106
URL: Sammanfattning och ramberättelse från Linköping University Electronic Press
Articles
Expressions of identity and self in daily life at a group home for older persons with dementia in Japan
Care Management Journals 2015. Vol. 16 ( 2), p 64-78. Springer Publishing Company,
URL: Link
Care managers' experiences of cross-cultural needs assessment meetings: the case of late-in-life immigrants.
Ageing & Society, 2013
URL: Link
Informal care in Sweden: a typology of care and caregivers
International Journal of Social Welfare Volume 15, Issue 4 October 2006 Pages 332343,
Introducing an Equal Rights Framework for Older Persons in Residential Care
The Gerontologist, 2015, Vol. 00, No. 00, p 17, doi:10.1093/geront/gnv039 Forum,
Spirituality and Religion in End-of-Life Care Ethics: The Challenge of Interfaith and Cross-Generational Matters
British Journal of Social Work (2015) 45, p 104119, doi:10.1093/bjsw/bct110,
A matter of love and labour? Parents working as personal assistants for their adult disabled children
Nordic Social Work Research, 2016, Vol. 6, No. 1, 3852, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2156857X.2015.1099116,
URL: Link
In addition
OWN CHOICE OF 4 ARTICLES.
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Policy documents from The National Board of Health and Welfare within the area of ageing and disability
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Objectives
The objective of the course is for students to acquire more profound knowledge of social support and care as an aspect of social work, in theory and in practice. From daily-life as well as life-course perspectives, ageing and disabilities are to be elucidated and problematized in a multidimensional approach. A further objective is to problematize the scope of action for professional and other parties involved in social support and care work.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
(knowledge and understanding)
1 give proof of an enhanced understanding of how social support and care are provided in social work, by analyzing and problematizing research in the field
2 give proof of an enhanced understanding of psycho-social and existential health and ill-health from a life-course perspective, based on the analysis of research within gerontological social work and disability studies
3 synthesize how different factors, such as age, disabilities, gender, culture, religion and socio-economic status, influence the attitude to and the provision of social support and care
(competence and skills)
4 problematize and critically explore the living conditions, societal context and daily life of elderly people and people with disabilities who are in need of support and care
5 analyze and problematize the social worker’s scope of action within social care
6 describe, problematize and discuss public responsibility, as expressed in legislation, policies and interventions regarding social care, as well as the role of different public, private and volunteer providers
(judgement and approach)
7 critically evaluate how society and social work respond to social vulnerability in interaction with the elderly and people with disabilities
8 show insight into the role of the life course and the fact that the need for social support and care changes over time in relation to different dimensions of life
Course content
- theoretical perspectives on care and rights for the elderly and people with disabilities
- cross-cultural and international perspectives on social support and care in social work, both on the institutional and the societal level
- daily life, autonomy and participation from a life-course perspective
- different forms of vulnerability in various contexts, e.g. family, school, working life, life as a pensioner or in institutionalized care environment, as well as the response from society and social work
- existential and psycho-social needs; the importance of culture, religion and philosophy of life on the individual and group levels
- the complexity of the welfare system and its institutional practices for the assessment of needs and the realization of interventions with social consequences for the elderly and people with disabilities
- knowledge and scope of action within social work, with a focus on social support and care, in the public, private and volunteer sectors
Tuition
Teaching and learning take place in the form of lectures, group work, seminars, workshops and in-depth discussions. The purpose of these teaching methods is for students to train active and independent searches for knowledge, respectful cooperation and discussion, argumentation and critical reflection, individually as well as in groups.
Specific requirements
A completed bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to 180 credits within the fields of social work or equivalent. In addition Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English B/English 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish B/Swedish 3.
Examination
INL1, Hand-in assignment, 3 credits: individually written paper; learning objectives 1-4 and 8; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
INL2, Hand-in assignment, 3 credits: individually written paper in two parts; learning objectives 5-7; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
SEM1, Seminar, 1.5 credits: written and spoken group presentation; learning objectives 1-8; grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
For a VG on the course as a whole, a VG is required on INL1 and INL2, as well as a G on SEM1. For further information, see the study guidelines.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail