FSS:SPRb1133 Challenges of Social Work - Course Information

SPRb1133 Challenges of Social Work: An International Perspective

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Roman Baláž, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Jaklová Střihavková, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Roman Baláž, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies

Prerequisites (in Czech)

This special course covers various subjects taught in partnership with schools around the world. During the spring semester of 2025, we're highlighting the importance of policy practice in social work. This part of the course is a joint effort involving Matej Bel University (Slovakia), the University of Florence (Italy) and the University of Zagreb (Croatia).
Our department will host international students and will promote their interactions with MU students.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 12 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/12, only registered: 0/12

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Personnel management and organisational development (programme FSS, N-VSPLZ)
• Social Work (programme FSS, B-SPR) (6)
• Social Work (programme FSS, N-SP)
• Social Work Macro - Community Services Programmes (programme FSS, N-SPR)
• Social Work Micro - Counselling (programme FSS, N-SPR)
• Social Work Universal (programme FSS, N-SPR)
• Public and Social Policy and Human Resources (programme FSS, B-VSPLZ) (5)
• Public and Social Policy (programme FSS, N-VSPLZ)

Course objectives (in Czech)

Our department will host students from partner universities.
The course aims to provide students with a global experience, promote group and independent international exchange, and involve them in international teamwork and cooperation.

Learning outcomes (in Czech)

Students will acquire knowledge and skills directly linked to the course topic.
They will also gain valuable international experience, which can help overcome any apprehension or shyness about participating in international exchanges.
Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to broaden their professional network.

Syllabus (in Czech)

• 8th April, 16.00-18.00, 1st ONLINE session (Getting to know each other, introduction to the topic)
  
  
• 22nd April, 16.00-18.00, 2nd ONLINE session (Sharing ideas, group presentation, preparation for the intensive week)
  
  
• 5th - 9th May 2025, INTENSIVE WEEK in Brno:
• policy analysis
• policy change processes
• effective advocacy strategies
• workshops
• team project creation: "A Journey to Policy Change"


• 20th May, 16.00-18.00, last ONLINE session (Closing session, lessons learned)

Teaching methods (in Czech)

Discussion, presentation, group work, work in pairs, consultation

Assessment methods (in Czech)

Written assignments, peer review, discussion, group presentation

Language of instruction

English

Further Comments

The course is taught annually.
The course is taught in blocks.

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2026, recent)
  
• Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/fss/spring2026/SPRb1133