Formation of young people's wellbeing in society (5 cr)
Code: YP00DU08-3002
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 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
- Virva Korpinen
Teacher in charge
Virva Korpinen
Groups
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YPMI20SPCivic Activities and Youth Work, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to identify the factors and structures in community and society that influence the wellbeing of young people.
You are able to identify the mechanisms for the emergence of social problems, as well as risk factors for exclusion and protective mechanisms.
You are able to outline the overall wellbeing of young people in our society
You are able to evaluate the potential and role of youth education in promoting the wellbeing of young people.
Content
What is wellbeing?
How do local communities, residential area, gender, social and cultural background affect wellbeing?
How does the societal context prevent or promote wellbeing?
What factors affect the social exclusion of young people?
What are the problems of marginalization at a social, community and individual level?
What are the opportunities for youth education to support the building of young people's wellbeing?
Evaluation scale
1-5