The course aims to provide an introduction to the variety of reasons for social work intervention. The main focus is on mastering English terminology as well as some basic knowledge about the social issues that are covered that may lead to situations in which social work intervention is needed.

The course is divided into two parts, each focusing on a different set of selected topics.

PART I covers the following topics:

  • The social work profession and its target (client) groups
  • Poverty
  • Social exclusion
  • Unemployment
  • Homelessness
  • Social services in the Czech Republic (reference unit)

The level of the course, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is B1-B2.

The target competence of this course is to be able to present the social phenomena that are covered and the related target groups (populations) and forms of assistance available using appropriate terminology and to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to be able to present one's own personal social work experience.

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