Can I Be Me? – Gender and Sexuality in Professional Contexts (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

Location and time

Virtual studies

Materials

All material included are web-based.

Teaching methods

5 credits e-learning

Employer connections

No practical training

Exam schedules

Independent learning assignments have to be accomplished during the announced time periods. Delayed returns of scheduled assignments are not accepted.

Duration 13.3.- 21.5.2023

Timetable for independent assignments:
First assignment: 14.3. - 23.3.2023
Second assignment 24.3 - 6.4.2023
Third assignment 7.4. - 20.4.2023
Fourth assignment 21.4 - 4.5.2023

International connections

No

Completion alternatives

No optional studies

Student workload

e- learning 135 hours .One credit is 27 hours independent student work

Content scheduling

Independent learning assignments have to be accomplished during the announced time periods. Delayed returns of scheduled assignments are not accepted.

Course begins 13.3.2023

Timetable for independent assignments:
First assignment: 14.3. - 23.3.2023
Second assignment 24.3 - 6.4.2023
Third assignment 7.4. - 20.4.2023
Fourth assignment 21.4 - 4.5.2023

Further information

Course includes four scheduled independent learning assignments.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Assesement criterias are given in Net learning enviroment. (Moodle)