Language-aware and Anti-discriminatory Practices (5 ECTS)
Code: SX00FX78-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2025 - 14.12.2025
- Registration for implementation has not started yet.
- Timing
- 01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Social Services (in English)
- Course
- SX00FX78
Learning outcomes
The student
• is able to act in various communication and guidance situations in a language-aware and equality-promoting manner
• is able to work in groups where participants have different origins, religions, beliefs, customs and language proficiency levels
• is able to observe and examine environments from a language-aware and non-discriminatory perspective
• recognises the structural background of social inequality and is aware of the power inherent in language and perspective choices
• is familiar with the basics of non-discriminatory pedagogy and is able to report on equality-related problems and promote equality
• is able to promote sustainable development in their work.
Content
• Promoting language-aware and non-discriminatory work practices, awareness of everyday language choices and their consequences
• Clear oral and written communication, the basics of plain language
• Recognising different forms of discrimination, taking intersectionality into account, anti-racist approach to work
• Promoting inclusion in work communities, developing equality-based practices
Prerequisites
Previous knowledge of the Finnish language equals at least the skill level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.