Systemic social work

Semester 1 · 51113 · Bachelor in Social Work · 4CP · DE

This module teaches a fundamental systemic approach to human social relationships. In particular, the nature and potential for change of linguistic competences is examined with the aim of exploring and triggering possibilities for change in problematic interpersonal relationships and especially in the family sphere through targeted systemic forms of communication. Systems theory as a sociological approach and as a theory of action describes circular processes of communication patterns, which are presented as examples. Through simulated dialogue situations in various social constellations, targeted questioning techniques are tested in accordance with different methodological approaches of systemic work in the social sector.

Lecturers: Walter August Lorenz

Teaching Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Mandatory Attendance: In accordance with the regulation

Course Topics
- Basic principles of systems theory - Systems theory and communication processes - Diagnostic considerations - from linear to circular diagnoses - Systemic questioning techniques Working with families and groups - Systems theory and organisations - Case discussions

Teaching format
Lectures and group discussions; conversation and counselling simulations; group presentations

Educational objectives
The aim of the programme is to expand practice-oriented skills in relation to the transition from linear to circular processes by sharpening diagnostic and communicative knowledge and skills. The scientific fields of general sociology, psychology and communication sciences are applied. - Knowledge and understanding: Basic features of systems theory and its possible applications - Applying knowledge and understanding: Conversion into communicative competences - Judgement: Ability to differentiate between situations in which systemic work is appropriate. - Communication: Conducting conversations according to systems theory principles - Learning strategies: Critical reflection on everyday situations, development of application contexts through application contexts through group work on case studies

Additional educational objectives and learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of the basic concepts of systems theory. Application of knowledge and understanding: Competences in systemic questioning techniques Judgement: Diagnostic ability to differentiate between various communicative blockages. Communication skills: The entire spectrum of introductory and change-targeted systemic forms of communication. Learning competences: Ability to continue training in systemic techniques.

Assessment
The examination consists of a written part (counts 80%) and an oral examination (20%). The written examination involves dealing with either a given or a self-selected practical situation in which the action steps must be derived and justified from systemic principles of the core literature. The oral examination consists of an open dialogue on the application skills of the acquired knowledge in different practical situations.

Evaluation criteria
Precision of understanding of given written material Independent understanding of basic concepts Application skills for typical practical situations Critical, independent reflection on the possibilities and limitations of systemic methodology

Required readings

Willemse, Joop, Von Ameln, Falko. SpringerLink, and Springer-Verlag. Theory and practice of the systemic approach : Die Systemtheorie Watzlawicks Und Luhmanns Verständlich Erklärt (2018)
Lieser, Caroline. Fields of practice of systemic counselling. Wiesbaden: Springer Vieweg. in Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden , 2014. web
Kutz, A. (2020) Systemische Haltung in Beratung Und Coaching: Wie Lösungs- und Ressourcenorientierte Arbeit gelingt. 1st edition. Springer.
Simon, Fritz B. Einführung in Systemtheorie und Konstruktivismus. 5th ed. ed. Heidelberg: Auer, 2011.
Luhmann, Niklas, and Baecker, Dirk. Introduction to systems theory. 2nd ed. ed. Heidelberg: Auer, 2004.

Supplementary readings

Barthelmess, M. (2014) Systemische Beratung Eine Einführung für psychosoziale Berufe. 4th ed. Weinheim: Beltz Juventa.
Campanini, Annamaria. L'intervento Sistemico : Un Modello Operativo per Il Servizio Sociale. Roma: Carocci, 2002
Lüssi, P. (1998) Systemische Sozialarbeit praktisches Lehrbuch der Sozialberatung. Bern
Pfeifer-Schaupp, H.-U. (1997) Jenseits der Familientherapie systemische Konzepte in der sozialen Arbeit. 2nd ed. Freiburg im Breisgau: Lambertus.
Ritscher, Wolf. Social Work: Systemic : A Concept And Its Application (2014). Web

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This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals.

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