Violence and radicalisation in youth communitiesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You study the violent behavior of young people as a current social phenomenon.
You can identify the causes and manifestation of young people's radicalisation and violent behavior in Finnish society.
You are familiar with the ways in which young people' violent behavior has been dealt with in society.

Content

What is the current research information in relation to radicalisation and violent behavior?
How does the general atmosphere shape attitudes and values in relation to violent behavior?
What are the current national projects and operating models to identify this subject area and to prevent its impacts?
How does Finland remain an open society where different people can live peacefully side by side?

Evaluation

Student can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts related tu the topic.
b. assess information sources critically.
d. evaluate activities in target group situations.
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.