Teorije socijalnog rada (SR-24)

Gaining knowledge about the connection between the theory of social work with the theories of other social sciences; acquisition of knowledge about the characteristics, contributions and weaknesses of different theories of social work; the influence of theories on the practice of social work; understanding the characteristics of the modern theory of social work.

Understanding the importance of theories for the social work profession; training students to apply theories of social work in future practice.

The concept and role of theories in social work; Taxonomy of social work theories; Positivism and social work; Structural-functionalist influences on social work; Systemic perspectives in social work; Conflict theories; Theories of action; Action research in social work; Critical perspectives in social work; Radical theories and practices in social work; Theories of power - influences on social work; Humanistic theories in social work; Psychological theories in social work; Crisis intervention and task-focused models; Globalization and social work.

1. Milosavljević, M. (2009). Osnove nauke socijalnog rada, Banja Luka: Filozofski fakultet

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2. Petrović, J. (2016). Akciona istraživanja u socijalnom radu, Banja Luka: Evropski defendologija centar

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3. Howe, D. (1997). Uvod u teoriju socijalnog rada, Beograd: Naučno-istraživački centar za socijalni rad i socijanu politiku Fakulteta političkih nauka

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4. Payne, M. (2001). Savremena teorija socijalnog rada, Banja Luka: Filozofski fakultet

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5. Bulinger, H. Novak, J. (2004). Mrežni socijalni rad, Banja Luka: Filozofski fakultet

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colloquium, seminar paper, final exam.

lectures, power-point presentation, discussions, reading of given materials