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 between 17.3-31.5.2025



In this course, AI can be used to brainstorm and create drafts. Additionally, AI can be utilized for structuring text and checking language, but it is not allowed to replace the actual thought and writing work done by the student. The student must describe openly and transparently how and where they have used AI tools in their work.

Course Feedback: Feedback on the implementation of the course is collected, which is an important part of the development work of teaching and activities. By providing feedback, you have the opportunity to influence the content of the courses and the development of teaching. Feedback helps the teacher to develop their own implementations and teaching methods in other courses as well. Providing constructive feedback also develops your own work-life skills. Course feedback is given anonymously, and the feedback provider cannot be identified.

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 17.3-31.5.2025.

Timetable for independent learning assignments:

First assignment: 28.3.2025 klo 12.00
Second assignment 11.4.2025 klo 12.00
Third assignment 25.4.2025 klo 12.00
Fourth assignment 16.5.2025 klo 12.00

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

No optional studies

Student workload

e- learning 135 hours. One credit includes 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.

Duration 17.3-31.5.2025.

Timetable for independent learning assignments:

First assignment: 28.3.2025 klo 12.00
Second assignment 11.4.2025 klo 12.00
Third assignment 25.4.2025 klo 12.00
Fourth assignment 16.5.2025 klo 12.00

Further information

The course includes four modules. The modules are designed to support previous learning tasks and are completed according to the scheduled timeline of the implementation.

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

The assessment criteria for the course can be found on the Moodle learning platform. The course includes four assessed components. The learning tasks included in the topic are graded on a pass - revise scale.

To receive a passing grade for the course, all four components must be successfully completed.