Disability: Perceptions, Experience and Policy (KSK_220)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquaint students with disability as a phenomenon that reveals the values, goals, attitudes and communication practices of particular societies and their groups, including perceptions of inter-generational relationships, gender relations, the norm and deviance, social justice, care, social inclusion and individual autonomy.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of qualitative social research methods.
Learning outcomes
1.• Knowledge and understanding of theoretical models of disability explanation.
• Knowledge of the main legislation governing the rights of people with disability internationally and in Latvia.
• Knowledge and understanding of the directions of disability research in sociology, anthropology, bioethics, history and other branches.
1.• Analyse and discuss in a reasoned way historically changing disability policy guidelines, including in the light of international and national legislation.
• Analyse, explain, evaluate and compare country-specific disability policies from the point of view of the self-defined needs and interests of people with disabilities, including from a personal narrative point of view.
• Critically reflect on methodology to be used in social studies on people affected by disability.
1.• Critically evaluate media representation of people affected by disability and their groups.
• Develop business-like and inclusive communication with associations and organisations protecting people with disabilities and their interests.
• Provide an understanding and knowledge-based policy document and policy assessment, as well as put forward proposals and suggestions for tackling problems.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation | 2 | Master's | Limited choice |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Communication | 3 | Master's | Limited choice |
