Abusive Behaviour and Domestic Violence (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students will recognize abusive behaviour and violence as individual, communal and societal phenomena. They will be aware of the risks of abuse and domestic violence at different ages. Students will know how to initiate con-versation and support the different parties of abuse and domestic violence, also referring them to expert services when necessary.

Content

Abuse and intimate partner violence as individual, communal and societal phenomena. Abuse and violence and their risks at different ages. Honour crimes. Victims of of human trafficking. Legislation and services related to intimate partner and domestic violence. Initiating conversation with clients and empowering interaction.

Location and time

Exchange students and students from degree programme:
Teacher: Katarina Groop
Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Course is bilingual (en/fin).
19.03.2020 10.15 - 11.45 (Myllypuro-sali MPD1002) Orientation in English *mandatory
31.03.2020 12.45 - 16.00 (Luentosali MPA4015)
06.04.2020 12.45 - 16.00 (Luentosali MPA4015)
14.04.2020 12.45 - 16.00 (Myllypuro-sali MPD1002)
21.04.2020 12.45 - 16.00 (Luentosali MPA4015)
27.04.2020 12.45 - 16.00 (Myllypuro-sali MPD1002)
05.05.2020 12.45 - 16.00 (Luentosali MPA4015)
12.05.2020 08.30 - 11.45 (Luentosali MPA4015)
20.05.2020 12.45 - 16.00 (Luentosali MPA4015) Presentations and reflection

Materials

All material will be announced on orientation lectures.

Teaching methods

Lectures, reading circle, group work

Employer connections

Visitors

Exam schedules

No exam

Student workload

5x27h = 135h

Further information

- In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment:
Assessment criteria see the attachment.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment: 0-5
Learning diary 50%, group work 50 %
+ reading circle (pass/fail)