Exerting Influence in the Social Care Sector (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and apply various methods for promoting inclusion.
- utilise various techniques for exerting influence in society.
- act in cooperation with clients and other actors to develop inclusion

Location and time

31.8. / 2.9. / 14.9. / 28.9. / 16.10. / 29.10. / 12.11. / 23.11.

Teaching methods

Belongs to study module
SERVICE SYSTEMS, INCLUSION AND DEVELOPING A BETTER SOCIETY
Learning outcomes of the study module:

In this module, the students develop their capabilities in examining and analysing social and structural factors affecting work and service needs in social services. They also develop their skills in applying the methods of influencing society.

After completing the module, the students are able to analyse service systems supporting welfare and social security and are familiar with the relevant legislation. They recognize global and social trends and needs for change. They have the capacity to participate in the work to influence society in cooperation with customers and other actors. The students are capable of identifying elements that contribute to social exclusion and poverty in society. The students are able to communicate orally and in writing, and communicate in the other national language in professional contexts. Students also achieve the level of competence in the other national language required from public servants. They are able to improve their language skills.



Course attendance requirements

Attendance is compulsory for all lessons unless agreed separately in class. You need to attend a minimum of 70% of classes, so in case there are, for example, 10 contact times, each 4 hours, you can miss three 4-hour classes (12 hours). If your absences are more than that, your grade will drop by one, for example from 3 to 2. In case your absences exceed 50% of contact hours, you need to consult your teacher on how to finalize the course (this could mean retaking the whole course, doing supplementary tasks or taking additional classes, if available). In case your tasks are considerably late but completed during the term in question, this will also affect your grade by -1. If the required tasks and requirements are not met, you need to enroll again for the course. For supplementary or delayed tasks, there will be no feedback.

International connections

The study unit is not suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Evaluation scale

H-5