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Welcome to the course Theories and Methods in National and International Social Work, 15 cr!

On this page you will find information about your course, course registration and more. Here you will also find your course syllabus and the course timetable.

Register on your course!

Period for course registration in Ladok: 2 January - 15 January.

If you do not register on time, you will lose your place on the course. Please contact your course administrator before the end of the registration period if you are experiencing problems with course registration.

If you are conditionally admitted you are not able to register on the course yourself.

Course information

Course information
Course and application code

SAG524, 25117

Study period and pace

03-12 100%

Syllabus and reading list

Find your syllabus and reading list

Timetable

Find your timetable

Course co-ordinator

Nessica Nässén

nessica.nassen@hig.se

Komal Singh Rambaree

komal.singh.rambaree@hig.se

026 64 82 66

Questions about registration and admission

studentsupport@hig.se


Welcome to the University of Gävle and the course Theories and Methods in National and International Social work (SAG524). Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded 15 Higher Education Credits (HECs). This course is part of the Bachelor of Science programme in Social Work Specialization International Social Work 180 cr.

We will try to use a variety of pedagogical methodologies such as pre-recorded lectures; live discussion and student support; zoom-based group-work and oral presentation; online peer reviewing; reflective learning; academic publications' reviews; field-study report through Canvas. Presentations, as well as group assignments presented both in writing and orally.

Communication

This is a full-time course; that is, 15 HECs delivered over 10 weeks (Week 03-12) on an online teaching and learning mode. Communication is through Canvas and Zoom.

Please enroll on Canvas.

Please begin by reading the course Syllabus and Study Guide comprehensively.

Information

We will begin the course with an introduction/information meeting. The meeting will be live on Zoom.


Looking forward to see you and having an interesting and enriching course together.

Regards

Ajit and Nessica

The course is given by the Faculty of health and occupational studies

Written exams

Registration for exams, including re-takes, is mandatory. You can register for exams via Ladok. You need to register at least ten days before the exam date. If you didn't register in time, you can not take your exam. No exceptions are made from this rule, we do not accept registrations when the deadline is passed.

If you are a distance study student and want to take your exam off-campus, you need to apply to do so at least three weeks prior to the exam date.

Service and Support

Accommodation

You need to apply for accommodation yourself. Please remember to do it in good time before your arrival. The University of Gävle does not provide any student accommodation.

Free Microsoft Office

As a student at the University of Gävle you have the opportunity to install Microsoft Office on up to five computers. The Office package includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Onenote.

  • Library

The library is located in the middle of campus and is open to everybody. You can reach all digital resources such as e-books and e-journals after logging in with your user account.

  • Residence permit
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Student Centre

At the Student Centre you will meet knowledgeable staff that can assist you in just about anything regarding your studies at the University of Gävle. The Student Centre is located in building 22. You will also find a café in this area and TV displays showing current information and the daily timetabling. If you have any study-related questions, you can contact the Student Centre at studentsupport@hig.se

Student Support

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Tuition fees

  • If you have any questions about tuition fees, please find more information in our FAQ.

Web meetings with Zoom

  • Zoom are a services for web meetings at the University of Gävle. You usually need a webcam and headset with a microphone.
  • Web meetings with Zoom

Wireless network (wifi)

Eduroam (EDUcation ROAMing) gives you access to the Internet when you are staying on the University campus. It also provides internet access at other universities and colleges that are connected to eduroam. Eduroam also works at many airports, railway stations and hotels.

Published by: Lena Hjelm Page responsible: Maria Strand Updated: 2022-12-07
Högskolan i Gävle
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