Individual, group and family

The course centres on the human being as an individual, a member of a family, a group and society, and deals with how the individual develops and is socialised in relation to and in interaction with the environment throughout life. Sociological, social psychological, and psychological theories are introduced in order to highlight the factors that influence people's lives and development, and how it is possible to understand human interaction and coexistence in relation to social and global processes. Socialisation processes, group dynamics and the importance of institutionalisation and globalisation processes for individual development and relations to family and society are treated. Different perspectives on individual development are also treated with a focus on crisis and development as well as the social importance of emotions. Normality and deviation are dealt with, as well as social vulnerability for individuals, groups, and families in vulnerable situations, in a life course perspective. Children, young adults, and families are considered in terms of situations and needs. For older adults and ageing processes, the course pays attention to the third and fourth ages. Diversity and intersectional perspectives are emphasised throughout (class, gender, sexuality, age, religion, and ethnicity), as are particularly vulnerable life situations such as disability, unemployment, addiction, and domestic violence.

Instruction is in the form of lectures, group work, and seminars, some of which require mandatory attendance.

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: Completed courses from the first semester of the Social Work Programme (SGGEN), 30 ECTS credits

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work (studied during year 1)