Basics of youth work and civic activities (5 cr)
Code: YP00AA24-3006
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2019 - 30.08.2019
Timing
26.08.2019 - 20.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
- Katri Schadewitz
- Sirpa Räikkönen
Teacher in charge
Katri Schadewitz
Groups
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YPMI19KP
Objective
You understand the historical development process of Finnish youth work and civic activities as well as the theoretical basis, goals, contents and values governing them. You learn to examine youth work and civic activities as part of a wider societal and cultural framework. You can identify topical challenges in youth work and civic activities. You learn to examine how youth work and civic activities promote affluent society. You know how to act in voluntary work. You know how associations are established.
Content
Which characteristics play a central role in the history of youth work and civic activities? What kind of theoretical premises, values, goals and methods underlie civic activities and youth work? What is the societal meaning of youth work and civic activities? How do associations operate?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, good (3)
a. You can use the professional vocabulary of youth work and civic activities systematically. b. You can look for information in the key information sources of the field. c. You identify the role of youth work and civic activities in society. d. You can act in voluntary work with different target groups. g. You can justify your actions according to the ethical principles of voluntary work.