Individual, community and societyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

Students
- know the key personality theories, social psychology, sociology, social work and social pedagogy
- are familiar with the basic concepts of sociology and social psychology
- are familiar with the meaning of interaction between individuals and society in the human development
- understand the many meanings of the word "social"

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
- know the key personality theories
- are familiar with the meaning of interaction between individuals and society in the human development
- are familiar with the basic concepts of sociology and social psychology
- learn to organise functional activities for diverse clients
- can work in groups utilising their interaction skills

Course contents
- key personality theories
- basic social system concepts of sociology
- hierarchy of society
- the concept of social
- group and community concepts
- working life project

Teaching methods
Lectures, seminar, working life project

Assessment methods
Exam and participation in the seminar and project

Prerequisites
S100-6

Required reading
Will be announced later

Name of lecturer
Marja Halme

Year of study
1st year

Period
3-4

Language of teaching
Finnish