Im Studienjahr 2025/26 haben Studierende der Sozialen Arbeit an der BSU die Möglichkeit, an einem 11-tägigen Kurs an der Universität Malmö teilzunehmen, begleitet von einer digitalen Vor- und Nachpräsenz als "Blended Intensive Programme" im Rahmen von ERASMUS+. Die dort erarbeiteten 7,5 ECTS können individuell im Studium angerechnet werden. Der Kurs vermittelt einen internationalen Vergleich von Sozialpolitik und der Organisation Sozialer Arbeit. Diskutiert werden Praxis und Strukturen Sozialer Arbeit in unterschiedlichen Wohlfahrtssystemen, insbesondere in Bezug  auf Kinder und Familie, Altern, Migration und Sucht, Arbeit und Bildung. Ziel ist es, Zusammenhänge kritisch zu reflektieren und soziale Herausforderungen im globalen Kontext zu verstehen.

Was bringt es?
> Neue Perspektiven auf Sozialpolitik und soziale Probleme im internationalen Vergleich.
> Einblicke in die Bearbeitung sozialer Probleme in anderen Ländern.
> Kritische Reflexion über strukturelle Barrieren und soziale Gerechtigkeit
> Erweiterung der Fachkompetenz im interkulturellen Kontext.

Description
The Children’s Rights module deals with the international, historical and legal framework of children’s rights (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, national laws etc.). It takes up the challenges faced by children in the need of protection (historically, sociologically, legally, and pedagogically), the current national and international situation for families (family forms, social policies, substance abuse, violence, child abduction) and the specific situation of migrant children. The module takes into account specific local institutional developments and social work practices and allows for an international comparison of case studies in child protection. It offers visits of international research institutions, political bodies and social work facilities in the field of child protection. 

This Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) develops the themes of community work and participation in the revitalization of local centers. It focuses on designing and activating a new community center in the Liscina area.The center will serve as an open platform for gathering, sharing resources, and supporting sustainable everyday life. Key is the active involvement of the local public and fostering social cohesion. With a special emphasis on children and youth, we foster creativity and intergenerational dialogue. The program integrates a re-use center and promotes sustainable development and social bonds. Students will design and test cultural, educational, and neighborhood activities. Main emphasis is on a participatory approach, interdisciplinary collaboration, and direct contact with the community. 

Diversity is key for a progressive and vibrant society. The mindsethere means seeing diversity as a resource with positive potential. (Arndt, Susan & Ofuatey-Alazard, Nadja, 2021, 256). Dimensions such as citizenship, social background, people with disabilities, age, skin colour, gender, mental health, language, formal education, neurodiversity, housing, etc. all belong to the concept of diversity. Inclusion is the action of respecting, acknowledging, accepting and integrating these dimensions into an organisation or society. This fosters innovation, creativity and empathy and can lead to a more resilient and harmonious community. The module is designed for students of Social Work/Education and related studies. Through a broad mix of workshops, visits to practical settings and lectures, different topics related to „Diversity and Inclusion“, such as migration, (post-)colonialism  and racism, queerness, community-building, transnationality and happiness, will be discussed in an international setting. Students are thereby provided with the opportunity to reflect on these issues and be part of a joint learning process within a group of students from different countries and with diverse backgrounds.
 

Weitere Informationen:

https://www.hs-osnabrueck.de/diversity-and-inclusion-in-social-work/