Basics of youth work and civic activities (5 cr)
Code: YP00AA24-3004
General information
Enrollment
20.08.2018 - 07.09.2018
Timing
27.08.2018 - 21.12.2018
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
- YP Opettaja 2 MRN
- Kirsi Kohonen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Kohonen
Groups
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YPMI18KP
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.