Democracy educationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the focuses and principles of democracy education.
You recognize emerging development challenges related to the living conditions of individuals.
You recognize the meaning of different policy programmes and laws in promoting wellbeing.
You know how to use various civic influence methods.

Content

What are the starting points and objectives of democracy education?
What are the ways to promote democracy participation, involvement and dialogue at local, national and EU level?
What are the ways to build wellbeing with different laws, policy programmes and guidance?
What functional civic influence methods are there?

Evaluation

You can use concepts related to democracy education systematically.
You can look for information related to policy guidance and policy programs in international and national sources.
You are able to use functional civic influence methods.

Assessment scale 1-5.