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s.BA.SA.ES-EFSW-0.19HS (ES English for Social Work) 
Module: ES English for Social Work
This information was generated on: 15 August 2026
No.
s.BA.SA.ES-EFSW-0.19HS
Title
ES English for Social Work
Organised by
SB Bachelor
Credits
2
Language of instruction
Englisch

Description

Version: 9.0 start 01 August 2026
Fachbereich Departement Soziale Arbeit
Studiengang Bachelor in Sozialer Arbeit
Modulniveau Intermediate
Modultyp Related
Angebot Herbst- und Frühlingssemester
Keywords Reading, listening and speaking skills, social work in English-speaking areas, International Social Work
Workload (in Stunden)
Kontaktstudium 24              
Begleitetes Selbststudium 18
Autonomes Selbststudium 18
Gesamt 60
Verantwortliche Ansprechperson
Telefon / E-Mail		 Michael Simpson
michael.simpson@zhaw.ch
Kompetenzen Sozial- und Selbstkompetenzen:
S2: Fähigkeit zur Gestaltung sozialer Interaktion und Kommunikation in der Sozialen Arbeit
S4: Fähigkeit zum Umgang mit Diversität und Heterogenität in der Sozialen

 
Lernziele
The students
  • can communicate (present, inform, exchange opinions and facts, research) using authentic professional English.
  • are able to read, understand & discuss English related to social work.
  • can compare institutions and policies indifferent cultures.
Lerninhalte (Abstract) English helps us collaborate and follow global trends in social work, and it supports our clients from marginalized groups. In a supportive atmosphere, students will optimize their skills using video, audio and text from around the world. They will compare social work experiences between continents and be given freedom to explore topics they are interested in. Students will collaborate on making a vocabulary set unique to the class. By the end, they will be even more confident in using English for research, classes in English, international internships and exchange semesters.
 
Leistungsnachweis(e) Two vocabulary quizzes (repeatable), oral presentation, active participation in class
 
Bibliografie Extracts from the following book may be used in class. Buying it is not necessary. 

Grobman, L. M. (2019). Days in the Lives of Social
Workers (5th ed.). Harrisburg PA: New Social Worker Press.
Bemerkungen The average level of English is between B2 (upper intermediate) to C1 (advanced), and students from B1 (lower intermediate) to native speakers also enjoy this class.

Note

Course:
No.
s.BA.SA.ES-EFSW-1.19HS.G

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.