Cultural sensitivityLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: KH00EE52
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
You are able to define the concept of culture and you understand the influence of culture in social interaction.
You recognize multicultural backgrounds and related current issues.
You understand and respect the characteristics of other cultures that may may be different from your own culture.
You acquire cultural understanding and are able to work in a culturally sensitive way.
Content
How is the concept of culture defined and how to understand the influence of culture in social interaction?
What cultures and subcultures are currently discussed in society?
How to work in a culturally sensitive way?
How do national legislation and international agreements protect the rights of minorities and the equality of people?
Qualifications
Modules: Knowledge base and work orientation, Professional interaction
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
- Hanna Haatainen
Groups
-
KHSA21SP
Objective
You are able to define the concept of culture and you understand the influence of culture in social interaction.
You recognize multicultural backgrounds and related current issues.
You understand and respect the characteristics of other cultures that may may be different from your own culture.
You acquire cultural understanding and are able to work in a culturally sensitive way.
Content
How is the concept of culture defined and how to understand the influence of culture in social interaction?
What cultures and subcultures are currently discussed in society?
How to work in a culturally sensitive way?
How do national legislation and international agreements protect the rights of minorities and the equality of people?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Modules: Knowledge base and work orientation, Professional interaction
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
01.02.2023 - 31.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
- Hannele Pulkamo
- Hanna Haatainen
Groups
-
KHSA20SP
Objective
You are able to define the concept of culture and you understand the influence of culture in social interaction.
You recognize multicultural backgrounds and related current issues.
You understand and respect the characteristics of other cultures that may may be different from your own culture.
You acquire cultural understanding and are able to work in a culturally sensitive way.
Content
How is the concept of culture defined and how to understand the influence of culture in social interaction?
What cultures and subcultures are currently discussed in society?
How to work in a culturally sensitive way?
How do national legislation and international agreements protect the rights of minorities and the equality of people?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Modules: Knowledge base and work orientation, Professional interaction