Courses

Course title:
Disability studies
Faculty:
Faculty of Social Studies
Department:
Department of Health and Social Studies
Course code:
Credits:
4
Semester:
Summer
Level of study:
Format of study:
Lecture 4 [Hours/Semester], Seminar 4 [Hours/Semester]
Language:
English
ISCED F broad:
 
Annotation:
The subject provides students with a comprehensive view of the issue of families where one or more members live with a disability. The main goal is to understand the changes and challenges these families face and to learn about the possibilities of their support. Students will acquire theoretical knowledge, but also practical skills for working with the family system through discussions and excursions. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary approach and ethical aspects of working with families. Annotation of theme 2025 The subject provides students with a comprehensive view of the issue of families where one or more members live with a disability. The main goal is to understand the changes and challenges these families face and to learn about the possibilities of their support. Students will acquire theoretical knowledge, but also practical skills for working with the family system through discussions and excursions. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary approach and ethical aspects of working with families. The course content includes: ? Changes in the family system after the onset/discovery of disability ? Relationship dynamics between family members ? Ways of coping with disability in the family ? Specifics of care and support in different developmental periods ? Possibilities of professional help and support for the whole family ? Working with family resources and strengthening resilience ? Practical aspects of everyday life with a disability