Culture, Everyday Life and Life Management
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSA0102 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2008 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Långsjö, Kati |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | S-SA-1A | 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-29 | Kati Långsjö | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
| 9 | S-SA-1B | 2009-03-10 – 2009-05-29 | Kati Långsjö | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
| 10 | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-29 | Ahti Nyman | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-30 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will understand the importance of culture in human growth and development. He will know the characteristics of the Finnish culture, its values, norms. The student becomes familiar with and learns to respect other cultures and learns principles of inter-cultural communication. The student familiarizes himself with a client group and its situation in life. The student learns methods to analyze clients situation in life and the influencing factors. The student learns the required social services for the client group.
Contents
Culture, Finnish culture, Foreign cultures, Inter-cultural communication, Supporting individuals in everyday life, Way of life, Health and Illness, Social Services
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Mikko Lehtonen & Olli Löytty & Petri Ruuska. Suomi toisin sanoen. Vastapaino. Tampere. 2004
- Särkelä, A. 2001 Välittäminen ammattina. Tampere. Vastapaino
- Current articles.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, independent studies
Assessment Methods
Report based on a group work, examination. Numeric assessment.