Introduction to the urban context (5 cr)
Code: SX00FD71-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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05.05.2025 - 18.05.2025
Registration for implementation has not started yet.
- Timing
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01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 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
- Eveliina Korpela
- Anu Pellinen
- Teacher in charge
- LeighAnne Rauhala
- Groups
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SXG24S1Degree Programme in Social Services päivä
- Course
- SX00FD71
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
Materials
TBA
Teaching methods
To be announced
Employer connections
TBA
Exam schedules
TBA
International connections
TBA
Completion alternatives
TBA
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
Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.
Assessment methods and criteria
TBA
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.