Civil Society and AdvocacyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student
- understands the significance of civil society in the well-being of individuals and communities
- understands the role of advocacy, volunteering and activism in promoting human rights, equality and sustainable development
- recognises the role of organisations in the provision of social and health services
- is familiar with diverse modes of voluntary and civic activities and understands their relationship to professional work
- is familiar with different concepts of empowerment and emancipation and knows how to promote empowerment
- is capable of acting ethically within the fields of voluntary or civic activities.

Content

- Civil society, volunteering and civic participation
- Citizenship, agency and activism
- The role of third sector organisations in the social and health sector
- Means of social advocacy
- Empowerment theories

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Further information

The course includes 3 credits of voluntary or civic work in organisations, projects or other settings.