EPN-V2

SFB4000 Theoretical Approaches to Family: The Knowledge Base for Therapautic Work Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Teoretiske perspektiver på familier. Kunnskapsgrunnlag for behandlingsarbeid
Study programme
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Study Option International Social Welfare and Health Policy
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care
Master in Applied Social Sciences: Programme Option Family Therapy
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Family Therapy, part time
Master in Programme Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Curriculum
FALL 2021
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Emnet er ekvivalent (overlapper 10 studiepoeng) med: ITPE2100

Ved praktisering av 3-gangers regelen for oppmelding til eksamen teller forsøk brukt i ekvivalente emner.

Required preliminary courses

None.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has

  • knowledge of the historical changes in the western family
  • in-depth knowledge of the welfare state and the family
  • in-depth knowledge of children in families, and how gender, class and ethnicity influence the understanding of children, parents and family
  • knowledge of how living conditions influence the everyday life of children and families

Skills

The student is capable of

  • reflecting on normative aspects of the family therapy field
  • analysing families from different perspectives
  • analysing children and parents from different perspectives
  • analysing the complexity of the family therapy field in light of different theoretical approaches
  • linking theoretical knowledge and experience from different clinical training situation¿

Competence

The student is capable of

  • analysing family-related phenomena from different perspectives
  • considering ethics when research is disseminated

Teaching and learning methods

The course is divided into sections with a selections of corresponding themes in each section. Information about the themes and corresponding syllabus, will be posted on Canvas in due time before the course begins. We encourage students to form study groups to prepare for their active participation in classroom discussions. These discussions will serve as a practice in applying theory on empirical examples.

Course requirements

None.

Assessment

The exam in the course is an individual home exam over a period of seven days. The exam paper must have a scope of 9 pages (+/- 10 per cent). Font and font size: Calibri 12 points. Line spacing: 1.5.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

Course contact person

Randi Wærdahl