Social Work Contexts and Practices

5 ECTS / Semestral / Português
  • Explain and analyze the fundamentals of social work, understanding its scope, objectives, assumptions, and principles as defined by the IFSW.
  • Critically examine the evolution of the professional identity of social work, relating it to social challenges and transformations.
  • Distinguish and compare the different fields of practice in social work, recognizing the organizational and methodological specificities of each intervention context.
  • Analyze and critically reflect on the contemporary challenges facing social work, assessing the impact of migration, sustainable development, and information technology on the profession.
  • Develop critical and independent thinking by applying theoretical and methodological knowledge to the analysis of innovative practices in social work.

Faculty

Professor Auxiliar Convidado
Ricardo Jorge Rodrigues Cardoso é Assistente Social, Doutor em Serviço Social, Pós-Doutorado em Sociologia e Doutor em Educação. As suas áreas de investigação…