International cooperation and rehabilitation 2 cr (3cr)

Objectives

International cooperation and rehabilitation
Students deepen their knowledge of
- Rehabilitation, rehabilitation services and programmes internationally
- International agreements and legislation in rehabilitation and human rights

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students deepen their knowledge of
- rehabilitation, rehabilitation services and programmes in Europe and/or other countries
- international agreements and legislation on rehabilitation and human rights

Course contents
-international concept of rehabilitation and rehabilitation services
-vocational rehabilitation: i.e. supported employment
-social rehabilitation: i.e. early intervention programmes and independent living programmes
-inclusive non-formal and formal education
-action-oriented programmes that improve living conditions
-the Human Rights
-international conventions, protocols, declarations and guidelines
-international agreements and legislation, such as the UN Standard Rules for Equalization of Opportunities for People with Disabilities and UN Convention on the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities

Teaching methods
- project studies

Assessment methods
- active participation

Prerequisites
First year professional studies

Required reading
-will be agreed on at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer(s)
Ulla-Maija Takkunen

Year of study
3rd year

Period
1-2

Language of instruction
English