Introduction to the urban context (5 cr)

Code: SX00FD71-3001

General information

Enrollment: 06.05.2024 - 19.05.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 12.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Unit: (2019-2024) School of Wellbeing

Campus: Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Social Services (in English)

Teachers: Smarika KC; LeighAnne Rauhala

Groups: SXG23S1
Degree Programme in Social Services päivä

Course: SX00FD71

Implementation has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 33 h 15 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Tue 20.08.2024 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001	MPA6012 Oppimistila
Mon 26.08.2024 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001	MPA4009 Oppimistila
Wed 04.09.2024 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001	MPA4009 Oppimistila
Fri 06.09.2024 time 09:00 - 11:45 (2 h 45 min)	Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001	MPA4009 Oppimistila
Mon 09.09.2024 time 09:00 - 11:45 (2 h 45 min)	Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001	MPB6007 Oppimistila
Tue 17.09.2024 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Introduction to the urban context INDP WORK SX00FD71-3001
Mon 23.09.2024 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001	MPA4010 Oppimistila
Tue 24.09.2024 time 09:00 - 11:45 (2 h 45 min)	Independent study / Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001
Mon 30.09.2024 time 09:00 - 11:45 (2 h 45 min)	Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001	MPA4010 Oppimistila
Tue 08.10.2024 time 09:00 - 11:45 (2 h 45 min)	Independent study / Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001
Tue 08.10.2024 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Introduction to the urban context SX00FD71-3001	MPA4010 Oppimistila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The students are familiar with the structural and social geography of urban contexts. The students know how to identify needs within privileged and less privileged areas and communities in the city. They are able to make use of observation, exploration and mapping tools during field visits.

Content

Introduction to the urban context. Urban transformation, segregation, gentrification and their impact on social services. Adult social work development. Homelessness in the capital region. Introduction to neighbourhood observation, exploration and mapping tools. Phronetic approaches to social service work. Anti-discriminatory dimensions in urban contexts. Simple Finnish vocabulary and phrases used in urban contexts.

Location and time

Tentative Schedule: CHANGES MAY OCCUR
20.08.2024 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6012
26.08.2024 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009
04.09.2024 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009
06.09.2024 09.00 - 11.45 MPA4009
09.09.2024 09.00 - 11.45 MPB6007
17.09.2024 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4010
23.09.2024 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4010
24.09.2024 09.00 - 11.45 INDP WK
30.09.2024 09.00 - 11.45 MPA4010
08.10.2024 09.00 - 11.45 INDP WK
08.10.2024 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4010

Materials

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Teaching methods

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Employer connections

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Exam schedules

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International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

27h/credit

Content scheduling

see above

Further information

TBA

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed