| Module Title: | Global Issues for Social Care Practice |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures; discussion and debate based on assigned readings; case studies; use of media; guest lectures and workshops from relevant organisation working within this area; international speakers, conferences and webinars, documentaries and reflective journals.
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| Module Aim: |
The learner will explore social issues that social care workers may be exposed to within practice where they may find themselves working with individuals or groups which may have experienced or witnessed, forced migration, human trafficking, slavery, rape, torture, war, genocide etc. It will provide the learner with opportunities to critically reflect on the effect globalization is having on social care practice, namely how it is changing service delivery and altering how we work within a globalised world and culturally diverse society. The learner will also examine the role of international organisations and NGOs in highlighting and advocating for human rights issues both nationally and internationally.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Appraise the global economic, structural and geo-political power structures across the globe (D1- P8, P22, P23) (D5 - P1, P2, P3, P14,). |
| LO2 |
Evaluate the political, cultural, social and economic factor which impact on individuals and groups both nationally and internationally. D1 (P8, P22, P23) D5 (P1, P2, P3, P6, P15) |
| LO3 |
Critically examine international and national debate around migration and migration policy. D1 (P8, P22, P23) D5 (P1,P2,P3,P6,P15) |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| 9470 |
SOCL C1701 |
Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice |
| 9926 |
QUAL C2701 |
Sociological Perspectives on Contemporary Social Care Policy and Practice |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Globaliziation and Global Inequality
Factors contributing to globalization, contesting globalization and the impact of globalization on power structures and the nation state. Global inequality - the role of WHO, UN, World Bank etc. Inequality- access to resources, global markets, and unequal life chances. Theories of development - development and underdevelopment. Debt relief and financial aid. D1 (P8, P22,P23) D5 (P1, P2, P3, P6, P15)
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Political, Government and Social Movements
Power, Authoritarianism and Democracy. Social movements, social justice, advocacy, activism and social change. D1 (P8, P22,P23) D5 (P1, P2, P3 P6, P15)
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Nations, War and Terrorism
Nations and Nationalism. Human conflict, war and genocide. Terrorism, fundamentalism and extremisms. D1 (P8, P22,P23) D5 (P1, P2,P3, P6, P15)
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International and national response to migration
Migration - economic migration, forced migration, displacement, human trafficking, refugees and asylum seekers. International discourse on migration, international responses, European policy and national policy with particular reference to the experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in Ireland. D1 (P8, P22,P23) D5 (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P14, P15)
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Portfolio |
Students will be required to keep a learning portfolio over a six week period and provide a weekly reflection on classroom and independent learning activities - 250 words per entry. D1 (P8, P22, P23) D5 (P1, P2, P3, P6, P15) |
1,2 |
50.00 |
Week 7 |
| Essay |
This essay will critically examine international migration, national debates regarding migration and migration policies and appraise their impact on the lives of refugees and asylum seekers. D1 (P8, P22,P23) D5 (P1, P2, P3, P6, P15) |
3 |
50.00 |
Week 15 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
| Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
| Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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