Programme for international students
Faculty of Social Sciences
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Contact: Prof. Dr. Horst Unbehaun (horst.unbehaun@th-nuernberg.de)
In order to support international students and to facilitate the selection of the classes
offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, we have developed a 30 ECTS programme in
English.
The programme will give students knowledge about the theory and practice of social work in
Germany and encourages them to relate this understanding to developments in their own
countries. The programme includes various classes taught in English, a 6 week placement in
a social work institution or service, and project work. It begins twice a year (October and
mid-March) and lasts for six months. It consists of five modules, designed to give
international students an understanding of social work as it is practiced in the Germany. In
order to offer international students a variety of courses, students are able to choose within
the particular modules. This enables students to enhance personal and professional
interests.
1.
Interdisciplinary module (4 ECTS)
Selected problems in social work
2.
Electives in general sciences (6 ECTS)
Students can choose 3 subjects (2ECTS each), e.g.
- Issues and methods in social work
- Story telling as method of social work
- Research workshop on qualitative social research
... and much more
or alternatively
3.
Cross sectional key competences (6 ECTS each module)
- International social work
- Cultural Diversity
4.
6-week internship (10 ECTS)
Students are able to undertake a work placement in a social work institution. The
institutions have (at least) one English speaking tutor who offers students support and
guidance throughout the internship. Further, a tutor from the university (usually a professor
of the department) will meet with the student to discuss and reflect on the placement and
on intercultural experience. He or she also provides help in case difficulties occur. Students
do not undertake the work experience full-time for six weeks, but rather once a week.
5.
Project work (10 ECTS)
Students subsequently choose a project or research work according to their own interests.
A tutor from the Faculty supervises this work to ensure consistent mentoring.
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Overview
Module 1
Selected problems in social work
2 hours/week1 1
Classes
According to module2: 1.13
Development, education and learning
Exam
Examiner
Social Work
Essay/Presentation Riemann et al.
4 ECTS
Determine the theoretical and methodological
contribution of social work to the solution of complex
problems and “interpret” (transfer) those into
practical working concepts. This includes the social
dimension of education and learning in the field of
social work in order to develop strategies and
concepts to solve complex questions on the basis of
cross-section contributions (e.g. sociology or
psychology).
Module 2
Classes
Electives in different disciplines
3 classes x
2 hours/week
6 ECTS
According to module 4.4
Exam
Examiner
Issues and methods in social work
Presentation
von Rautenfeld
Story telling as a method in social work
Essay/ Presentation
Ellrodt
Introduction to biography analysis in social work
Essay/ Presentation
Riemann
Adventure-based education
Essay/ Presentation
Michl et al.
Social entrepreneurship
Essay/ Presentation
Weissmann
Guest lecturers/ International days
Essay/ Presentation
Tba
... and more
1 One teaching hour comprises 45 minutes. This does not apply for the 230 hours of the placement.
2 All modules mentioned here are part of the regular curriculum in the BA Social Work programme.
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Module 3
Classes
Cross sectional key competences
4 hours/week1 3
6 ECTS
Module 4.2.5/4.2.6
Exam
Examiner
-
International social work
Essay/Presentation Unbehaun
-
Cultural diversity / Gender sensitive approaches
Project work
Module 4
Classes
Bitzan
Course-related, guided placement
3 hours/week +
230 hours of
placement
10 ECTS
According to module 3.2
Practical placement
Exam
Examiner
Seminar (2 hours/week)
Written and oral
exam (30 min)
Unbehaun
Placement in an social work institution/organisation
(230 hours (1 day per week)
Exercise (practical
training)
Students are able to undertake a work experience in a
social work institution. The institutions have one
English speaking tutor who offers students support and
guidance throughout the internship. Above that
students will have a tutor at the university (which is
normally a professor of the department). The second
tutor is contact person in case difficulties occur and
tries to discuss and reflect practical and intercultural
experiences. Students do not undertake the work
experience six weeks in a row but on a weekly basis (on
average one day weekly).
Supervision (1 hour/week)
Other practical subject
3 One teaching hour comprises 45 minutes. This does not apply to the 230 hours of the placement.
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Module 5
Project work
2 hours/week
10 ECTS
According to module 3.3
Practice-theory transfer
Classes
Exam
Examiner
Project mentoring
Essay/ Reflection
paper on the project
Riemann et al
Students subsequently choose a project or research
work according to their own interests. A tutor from the
Faculty supervises this work to ensure consistent
mentoring.
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