PV24TP018 Social Pathology and Prevention 2

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Srovnalová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: PhDr. Edita Ondřejová, Ph.D.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
PV24TP018/A: Wed 8:55–9:40 C206, except Wed 25. 3., J. Srovnalová
PV24TP018/B: Wed 9:45–10:30 C206, except Wed 25. 3., J. Srovnalová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(P)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives

Social Pathology II builds seamlessly on the course Social Pathology I. Both courses share the same thematic structure, with Social Pathology I serving as an introductory and foundational overview of the field, while Social Pathology II focuses on deeper analysis, further development of the topics, work with case studies, academic sources, and practical approaches to addressing socially pathological phenomena.

Not all topics will be fully covered in Social Pathology I; therefore, selected topics will be expanded, explored in greater depth, or completed in Social Pathology II, with increased emphasis placed on critical thinking, application of knowledge, and the use of professional terminology in the English language.

Syllabus
  • 1. Youth criminality, institutions: vocabulary, discussion, listening, working with text
  • 2. Youth criminality, means of aid, statistics: vocabulary, discussion, listening, working with text
  • 3. Gambling - addiction, reasons: vocabulary, discussion, listening, working with text
  • 4. Gambling - possibilities of solution, vocabulary, discussion, listening, working with text
  • 5. Behavioural disorders - types: vocabulary, discussion, listening, working with text
  • 6. Behavioural disorders - solutions: vocabulary, discussion, listening, working with text
  • 7. Homelessness: vocabulary, discussion, listening, working with text
  • 8. Prostitution: vocabulary, discussion, listening, working with text
  • 9. Occupation in social services, professional competences: vocabulary, discussion, listening, working with text 10.Trauma
Literature
    required literature
  • DAVID, M. E. The State, the Family and Education. Routledge, 2015. ISBN 10:1138857858. ISBN 13:978-1138857858
  • HOWARD, S. B. Outsiders: Studies in the Sociology of Deviance. New York: The Free Press, 1963. ISBN 978-0-684-83635-5.
  • HURRLEMANN, K., RICHTER, M. Risk behaviour in adolescence: the relationship between developmental and health problems. Journal of Public Health. 2006, vol. 14, pp. 20–28. ISSN 2198-1833.
  • SMITH, E. R. et al. Social psychology. 4th edition. Revised. Taylor & Francis Ltd., 2014. ISBN-10: 1848728948. ISBN 13: 978-1848728943.
  • STUART, H., HOWARD, L. M. Social deviance. Cambridge, UK; Medford, MA: Polity Press, 2018. ISBN: 978-1-509-52354-2
  • https://www.slu.cz/slu/cz/univerzitni-knihovna/pracoviste-opava/fondy/elektronicke_informacni_zdroje
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, R. Essential grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English: with answers. 9th print. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994. ISBN 0-521-35770-5.
  • REDSTON, C., CUNNINGHAM, G. Face2Face, Elementary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005. ISBN 0-52-160061-8.
  • GUDE, K., DUCKWORTH, M. Matrix, Pre-Intermediate. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-19-438648-1.
  • SOARS, L. & J. New Headway Student's Book + Workbook. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.
  • NOLASCO, R. New Streetwise, Intermediate. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-19-433404-X
Assessment methods

Students must meet the following requirements to obtain course credit:

Attendance: A maximum of two absences is permitted; any further absence must be accompanied by a written excuse.

Active participation in class: Engagement in discussions and activities during lessons.

Group work and final colloquium:
Each student will participate in team work on a selected topic related to social pathology. The group will create a brief poster (or presentation) and present it as part of the final group colloquium. Emphasis will be placed on the use of professional terminology in English and the ability to reflect on the issue. All necessary information will be mentioned in interactive outlines.

Requirements for Course Credit for Erasmus+ Students (Study Mobility / Internship)

Students who participate in an Erasmus+ study mobility or internship during the semester may obtain course credit for Social Pathology II through an alternative form of assessment.

The student is required to:

  1. Submit a short written reflection in English (1–2 standard pages) including:

    • a brief description of their experience abroad,

    • reflection on socially pathological phenomena they encountered (e.g., juvenile delinquency, homelessness, addictions, social services, work with vulnerable groups, etc.),

    • a connection between at least one topic from Social Pathology II and their study or practical experience abroad.

  2. Participate in a short online group colloquium (20–30 minutes) after returning from Erasmus, during which the student briefly presents their experience and answers 2–3 questions from the teacher in English

Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
General note: Odborný anglický jazyk 2.
Teacher's information
Students have the possibility to consult via e-mail or upon agreement with the instructor in person.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (recent)
  • Permalink: https://is.slu.cz/course/fvp/summer2026/PV24TP018