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Cultural sensitivity (5 cr)

Code: KH00EE52-3002

General information


Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing

Teachers

  • Hanna Haatainen

Groups

  • KHSA21SP
    Sosionomikoulutus, kouluhyvinvointi ja kuraattorityö
  • 11.01.2024 08:15 - 14:00, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 15.01.2024 09:00 - 12:00, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 16.01.2024 08:30 - 11:15, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 25.01.2024 12:00 - 15:00, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 31.01.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 01.02.2024 08:30 - 11:15, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 07.02.2024 12:15 - 15:15, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 13.02.2024 09:00 - 11:15, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 14.02.2024 08:15 - 11:15, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 12.03.2024 08:15 - 09:45, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002
  • 15.03.2024 08:30 - 13:30, Kulttuurisensitiivinen työ KH00EE52-3002

Objective

You are able to define the concept of culture and you understand the influence of culture in social interaction.
You recognize multicultural backgrounds and related current issues.
You understand and respect the characteristics of other cultures that may may be different from your own culture.
You acquire cultural understanding and are able to work in a culturally sensitive way.

Content

How is the concept of culture defined and how to understand the influence of culture in social interaction?
What cultures and subcultures are currently discussed in society?
How to work in a culturally sensitive way?
How do national legislation and international agreements protect the rights of minorities and the equality of people?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Modules: Knowledge base and work orientation, Professional interaction