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s.BA.SA.ES-INDA-0.19HS (ES International Social Work - Exchange with Christ University (CU) Bangalore, India (abroad)) 
Module: ES International Social Work - Exchange with Christ University (CU) Bangalore, India (abroad)
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No.
s.BA.SA.ES-INDA-0.19HS
Title
ES International Social Work - Exchange with Christ University (CU) Bangalore, India (abroad)
Organised by
SB Bachelor
Credits
4
Language of instruction
Englisch

Description

Version: 8.0 start 01 August 2025
Fachbereich Departement Soziale Arbeit
Studiengang Bachelor in Sozialer Arbeit
Modulniveau Intermediate
Modultyp Related
Angebot Herbstsemester
Keywords Social work in India, Internationality, Interculturality
Workload (in Stunden)
Kontaktstudium 48              
Begleitetes Selbststudium 36
Autonomes Selbststudium 36
Gesamt 120
Verantwortliche Ansprechperson
Telefon / E-Mail		 Esther Bussmann, Dipl. SA FH
+41 58 934 89 82 / esther.bussmann@zhaw.ch
Kompetenzen Professional knowledge:
W1: Society, political framework conditions, social subsystems and national and international contexts of social work
W4: Social problems, social change and social inequality in the focus of social work
W5: Fields of action and addressees of social work

Professional competence:
F1: Ability to reflect on various bodies of knowledge in social work

Social and self-competence:
S4: Capability to deal with diversity and heterogeneity in social work
S5: Capability to self-reflect in social work
 
Lernziele The students
  • are able to interact with different actors on a common issue of social work and compare the differences between India and Switzerland.
  • are able to come to conclusions by looking at the common topic from their respective cultural, political and institutional perspectives.
  • are experienced in discussing and working on issues of social work from an international perspective.
  • are able to present and translate the way of thinking and functioning of the local learning community and to discuss with students and lecturers of the School of Social Work.
Lerninhalte (Abstract) Discussions of social work issues from the respective cultural, political and institutional perspectives. The main topic «social work in India» allows gaining insights in the Indian field of activity and its specific characteristics.
They look into selected aspects and debates of the respective countries in general as well as into specific topics. The students will also visit different institutions in India, which illustrate the social welfare system and related welfare programs. They will get the opportunity to interact with professionals in social work and take a good look at the Indian field of activity and social work, as well as research, strategic approaches and interventions. 
Besides the professional exchange the students have the opportunity to stay on campus and get to know more about Indian culture and way of living.
The seminar will take place together with BSc and MSc students; collaboration between students is part of the learning experience.
 
Leistungsnachweis(e) Oral presentation, compulsory attendance
 
Bibliografie Krack, R. (2013). Kulturschock Indien. Bielefeld:
Reise Know-How. 
Riedi, A. M., Zwilling, M., Meier Kressig, M., Benz
Bartoletta, P. & Aebi Zindel, D. (Hrsg.). (2015). Handbuch Sozialwesen Schweiz (2. Aufl.). Bern: Haupt.
 
Bemerkungen
  • Maximum number of participants: 8 
  • The seminar lasts 11 days, from January 22 - February 1, 2026 (travelling to be included)
  • Share of expenses for exchange programme and accommodation: approx. CHF 600 (may vary slightly due to programme adaptions in India).
  • Travel expenses (flight approx. CHF 600-700) and meals are at the cost of the participants
  • Details about costs and travel data will be clarified and communicated before WEVAS

Note

  • Additional available versions: 2.0 start 01 August 2019, 3.0 start 01 February 2020, 4.0 start 01 August 2020, 5.0 start 01 August 2023, 6.0 start 01 August 2024, 7.0 start 01 February 2025
Course:
No.
s.BA.SA.ES-INDA-1.19HS.G

Note

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