Module Details

Module Code: STGY C4701
Module Title: Global Issues for Social Care Practice
Title: Global Issues for Social Care Practice
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Susan Barnes
Domains:  
Module Description: 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.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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)
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
9470 SOCL C1701 Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice
9926 QUAL C2701 Sociological Perspectives on Contemporary Social Care Policy and Practice
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
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)
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)
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)
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)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
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)
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 15 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
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)
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact The material and content covered in lectures will support the following proficiencies. (D5 - P1, P2. P3, P6, P15) 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact Relevant supplementary reading material , documentaries etc will be made available on the VLE (Blackboard). These independent learning resources are aimed at expanding the learners understanding of global issues and reflect on how or where they may be confronted with this issues within their professional practice (D5 - P1, P2, P3, P6, P15). 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Corrigall- Brown C.. (2021), Imagining Society. An Introduction to Sociology, Sage, USA.
  • Giddens, A. and Sutton, P.. (2021), Sociology, 9th. Polity, Uk.
  • Giddens, A. and Sutton, P.. (2021), Essential Concepts in Sociology, 3rd. Polity, Uk.
  • Fanning, B.. (2012), Racism and Social Change in the Republic of Ireland, 2nd. Manchester University Press, p.272, [ISBN: 9780719086632].
  • Mattewman, B.. (2021), Bring Sociological, Red Globe Press, UK.
  • Ritizer, G.. (2021), Essentials of Sociology, 4th. Sage, USA.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Journal of Social Development.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • International Journal of Social Work.
Other Resources
  • European Journal of Social Work. European Journal of Social Work.
Discussion Note: