Can I Be Me? – Gender and Sexuality in Professional ContextsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
- understands the main concepts related to sexuality
- is aware of the legislation, national and international programs and recommendations related to sexuality and gender
- understands the discriminative norms that exist in the society and working life
- is able to co-operate naturally with colleagues and clients representing diversity
- can and has the courage to address issues of sexuality and promote wellbeing at work.

Content

Key concepts of sexology; sex, sexuality, gender
Legislation and recommendations related to sexuality and gender
Discriminatory norms and their influence on workplace wellbeing
Diversity of sexuality and gender
Gender-neutral professional interaction

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can:
- show their familiarization with the knowledge base of the field
- distinguish everyday knowledge from scientific knowledge
- use the concepts of the field appropriately
- evaluate their strengths and development needs
- show they have reached the goals set for the core competence

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can:
- search for evidence-based knowledge diversely
- use concepts of the field extensively
- use rational justification for their actions
- focus on their work and develop it

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can:
- use and evaluate evidence-based knowledge critically
- apply the concepts of their field extensively
- evaluate and apply alternative solutions to their decision-making
- work in a goal-oriented way and develop themselves

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students can:
- show their familiarization with the knowledge base of the field
- distinguish everyday knowledge from scientific knowledge
- use the concepts of the field appropriately
- evaluate their strengths and development needs
- show they have reached the goals set for the core competence