Ecological and Social Justice and DiversityLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 7S00GV46
Credits
5 op
Objectives
In this course, students will explore the promotion of equality and anti-racist action, as well as culturally sensitive and respectful encounters.
Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Familiarize themselves with key concepts related to ecological and social justice
• Understand the interconnectedness of global and local contexts within society
• Be able to examine and promote equality and anti-racist practices
• Demonstrate knowledge of cultural sensitivity and principles for respectful interactions
• Develop expertise in understanding diversity
Content
• Ecological work and ecological education
• Cultural diversity
• Advancing equality
• Anti-racist approaches and actions
• Culturally sensitive interactions
• Working with immigrants and promoting integration
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones
Enrolment period
07.12.2024 - 05.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 23.05.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sosionomi Virtuaalihenkilö
- Jaana Kokkinen
- Eeva-Mari Miettinen
Person in charge
Eeva-Mari Miettinen
Groups
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24SOC
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24SOB
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24SOA
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24SOD
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24SO
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, students will explore the promotion of equality and anti-racist action, as well as culturally sensitive and respectful encounters.
Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Familiarize themselves with key concepts related to ecological and social justice
• Understand the interconnectedness of global and local contexts within society
• Be able to examine and promote equality and anti-racist practices
• Demonstrate knowledge of cultural sensitivity and principles for respectful interactions
• Develop expertise in understanding diversity
Content (course unit)
• Ecological work and ecological education
• Cultural diversity
• Advancing equality
• Anti-racist approaches and actions
• Culturally sensitive interactions
• Working with immigrants and promoting integration
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones
Assessment scale
0-5