Language aware and anti-discriminatory guidance (5 cr)
Code: SX00FD69-3001
General information
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 15.02.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Wellbeing
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Social Services (in English)
- Social Services
Teachers
- Eveliina Korpela
- Mai Salmenkangas
Groups
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SXG21S1Degree Programme in Social Services päivä
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SXH21S1Sosiaalialan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
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SXH22K1Sosiaalialan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
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SXH22K2Sosiaalialan tutkinto-ohjelma, monimuoto
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SXG23S1Degree Programme in Social Services päivä
Objective
The students know how to act in various communication and guidance situations in a manner which is language-aware and promotes equality. They know how to work in groups where the participants have diverse origins, different faith, convictions, customs and language proficiency levels. The students are able to utilize simple augmentative and alternative communication methods. The students can observe and examine the environments from a language-aware perspective. The students recognize the structural background of social inequality and are aware of power exercised in language and perspective choices. The students know the basics of anti-discriminatory pedagogy, as well as reporting and alleviating equality related problems. They know how to promote sustainable development in their practices.
Content
Language-aware expert work (language-aware guidance and development, support of language-aware workplace practices, awareness of everyday language choices and their consequences). Clear oral and written communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Promotion of inclusion in work communities (recognition of discrimination; consideration of intersectionality; anti-racist work approach). Development of equity-based operating practices.
The course includes 1 ECTS of mentoring international students during their internship.
Location and time
Fri 22 March at 8.30-11.45 Orientation EK + MS
Fri 5 April at 8.30-11.45 EK
Tue 9 April at 12.45-16 EK
Mon 15 April at 8.30-11.45 MS
Mon 22 April at 12.45-16 MS
Tue 30 April at 12.45-16 EK + MS
Mon 13 May at 12.45-16 EK
Mon 20 May at 8.30-11.45 MS
Please note! The course consists of 1 ECTS of language mentoring, which takes place in conjunction with Internship 1. If students are not simultaneously carrying out this internship themselves, they are expected to visit another student for language mentoring (approximately 5 x 1 hour) according to a schedule they together agree.
Materials
Will be announced during the course
Teaching methods
- lectures
- group assignment
- individual assignments linked with language mentoring during an internship
Employer connections
The course consists of 1 ECTS of language mentoring, which takes place in conjunction with Internship 1. If students are not simultaneously carrying out this internship themselves, they are expected to visit another student for language mentoring (approximately 5 x 1 hour) according to a schedule they together agree.
Exam schedules
No exams
Completion alternatives
None available.
Further information
Please note! Classes taught by Eveliina Korpela (EK) concern language awareness and Finnish plain language. They are therefore mainly taught in Finnish. Classes taught by Mai Salmenkangas (MS) are in English.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Participation in lectures
- Assignments carried out according to instructions
Prerequisites
Previous knowledge of the Finnish language equals at least the skill level B2 of the European reference framework.