MS2-Theory of social action 2300-MS2-ASK-TDS
During the course, students will be introduced to the concepts of social action in the field of sociology and social pedagogy and practical ways to implement them in local communities. They learn about the importance of local government institutions and non-governmental organizations and private institutions or institutions and organizations, set up and supported by local governments. The range of knowledge and practical skills acquired during the course will help to prepare - at a basic level - the leaders of social change in local communities who, through their knowledge and skills will be able to operate effectively in the areas of education, culture and social work.
Topics include:
- Concepts of social action with particular emphasis on three areas: education, social work, and culture.
- Problems of managing social organizations.
- Projects of social action
- Presentation and evaluation of social action projects concluded by teams of students
Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
In terms of knowledge a student:
- describes theoretical concepts of social action in the field of sociology and social pedagogy
- defines styles of action conducted by third sector organizations
In terms of skills a student:
- analyzes the local environment in terms of its social needs,
- prepares an action plan for a social organization
- can accomplish a project prepared by him/herself
- evaluates the realized project
In terms of competence a student:
- knowingly plays a role in the project and responsibly performs the tasks assigned to him/her
Assessment criteria
Conditions for passing with a credit:
- writing, conducting and evaluating a project
- delivering a presentation on given literature / topic
- test
Bibliography
- Piotr Sztompka, Socjologia: analiza społeczeństwa,
- Ewa Marynowicz-Hetka, J. Piekarski, Wokół problemów działania społecznego. Wybór tekstów przykładów projektów działania
- Trzeci sektor dla zaawansowanych: współczesne teorie trzeciego sektora, wybór tekstów, red. Alina Gałązka, Jan Herbst
- Peter Drucker, Zarządzanie organizacją pozarządową: teoria i praktyka,
- Działanie społeczne w pracy socjalnej na progu XXI wieku, red. nauk. Ewa Kantowicz, Andrzej Olubiński
- Victor Turner, Gry społeczne, pola i metafory: symboliczne działanie w społeczeństwie
- Johson Spencer, Kto zabrał mój ser?,
- Eric Berne, W co grają ludzie. Psychologia stosunków międzyludzkich
- A. Naumiuk, Edukacja - partycypacja - zmiana w doświadczeniach i wyobrażeniach działaczy lokalnych (animatorów społecznych)
Additional information
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