Civil Society and Social Policy

Study:	Social Policy - 1. semester Social Work - 1. semester
Code:	69789
ECTS:	5.0
Course coordinators:	izv. prof. dr. sc. Jelena Matančević
Exam dates:	09. 07. 2024. 27. 08. 2024. 10. 09. 2024. Exam registration: Studomat

Literature:
Gojko Bežovan, Jelena Matančević; Civilno društvo i pozitivne promjene; Školska knjiga (2017), str. [object Object]

Description:

The course objectives are:
- Understand modern concepts, such as: civil society, non-profit sector, third sector, social economy, social innovation, co-production in social services, good governance;
- Understand the importance of cultural and historical development and the political, economic and social role of civil society in modern societies;
- Adopt current knowledge on the characteristics of the socio-cultural and historical framework of development and the role of civil society in Croatia
- Based on the research results, understand the role of civil society in the processes of decentralization, democratization, Europeanization, self-organization and in the production of programs and services in the fields of social welfare, health, education, culture...

Cognitive Skills:

Explain the conceptual definitions of civil society and understand the political, social and economic role of civil society in social policy

Interpret current knowledge about the characteristics of socio-cultural and historical development of civil society in Croatia

Evaluate the role of civil society in contemporary social processes

Advocate for the importance of civil society in modern societies and propose social programs accordingly

Practical and Generic Skills:

Information management skills

Ability to apply knowledge in practice

Ability to learn

The skill of clear and intelligible oral and written expression

Ability to generate new ideas

Presentation and communication skills

Consultations schedule:

izv. prof. dr. sc. Jelena Matančević:
Mon 11:00-13:00
Location: Nazorova 51, room 5f