Module 25-MIS-O1 Inclusion and exclusion in societies 1

Inclusion in the Context of Social Work
Professional knowledge:
The student
is familiar with basic theoretical approaches to social inequalities.
is familiar with current research on inequalities.
understands various concepts of an individual's social status.
has a basic understanding of how language affects individuals, groups, and society.
has knowledge of the basic principles of sensitive and inclusive language and communication.
understands the role of sensitive and inclusive language and communication in the context of social inclusion.

Professional skills
The student
is capable of theoretical reflection on social inequalities.
has mastered and is capable of utilizing various perspectives on society.
is capable of critically examining social norms.
is capable of forming their sociological imagination.
will be able to create a safe environment based on the use of sensitive and inclusive language and communication. 
will be able to communicate sensitively with people from different vulnerable groups. 
will be able to identify microaggressions and how to avoid them in communication. 

Inclusion in Housing and Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods
Professional knowledge:
The student
understands the forms, causes, and impacts of housing precarity, hypercommodification of housing.
has an overview of social work´s approaches to solving homelessness and housing exclusion.
is familiar with current research on homelessness and housing exclusion.
is familiar with current housing policies at the European level.

Professional skills
Students
know how to apply theoretical concepts in order to analyse and understand situations in their neighbourhoods and cities.
know how to use data-based inclusive solutions to tackling housing exclusion and homelessness.
understand and know how to listen to the needs of people in housing need.

Inclusion in the Context of Social Work
The course presents the dimension of inclusion from the perspective of social work as an important part of preventing social exclusion. The aim of the course is to present, from the perspective of social work, theories of inclusion and diversity, social inequality, systemic barriers and discrimination, available legislation, approaches to vulnerable groups, and the role of language and communication.

The course is divided into too thematic units:
1)The first part introduces social constructs, identity (gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, socioeconomic status, etc.) and their influence on social structures, theoretical approaches to various types of social inequalities, norms, prejudices, and stigmas, cultural integration, models of assimilation, integration, and inclusion, digital exclusion, and positive and negative examples of inclusion.
2) Language and communication are tools we all have at our disposal. These tools play a vital role in social work, in our lives, and in society in general. Language influences, among other things, the way we think about ourselves, others, and the world. And it plays a particularly crucial role in our approach to vulnerable groups, where it can both promote their social stigmatization and, conversely, their destigmatization. This part of the course will therefore include an introduction to the basic principles of sensitive and inclusive communication and an explanation of its importance. We will also focus on some selected terms and how to work with them in the context of social exclusion and inclusion.

Inclusion in Housing and Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods
In the course "Inclusion in Housing and Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods," we will introduce concepts of housing precarity, hypercommodification of housing and residential displacement. You will familiarize with their underlying processes, causes, and impacts in the forms of housing exclusion and homelessness, business with poverty and formation of socially excluded localities. We will then introduce social work responses in the form of Housing Ready, Housing First, and Housing Led approaches and community work. You will learn about housing policies in the Czech Republic and at the European level as social policy responses. In the last part of the course, you will meet people with experience of housing need through storytelling and in the community setting. You will learn about their needs and ideas for effective support in their life situation. The course will be completed by final presentations of collaborative photovoice projects.

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Enrolment in the Master's degree programme Inclusion Studies.