Understanding sexuality, literature

Structure Type: Course
Code: KF08DVV1700
Type: Free choise
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Siltakorpi, Mirva
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
SOSALA-2013   2 autumn   2.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
SOSALA-2014   2 autumn   2.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to discuss the diversity of gender and sexuality in their own and in other cultures. They will recognize special needs of clients representing minorities. Students will approach their clients as individual personalities in their life contexts. Students will be able to describe the importance of living daily life without constraints.

Student's Workload

52 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Diversity of gender identity
- Understanding gender and sexuality
- Interaction with clients as personalities
- Special needs of minorities
- Foundation for professional help

Recommended or Required Reading

- Vilkka,H. 2010. Sukupuolen ja seksuaalisuuden kohtaaminen. PS-kustannus

- Tuovinen, L, Nissinen J, Hentilä J. (toim.) Saanko olla totta?: sukupuolen ja seksuaalisuuden moninaisuus. 2011. Gaudeamus

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Exam on literature

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1-2:
Students are able to discuss the diversity of gender and sexuality in their own and in other cultures. They recognize special needs of clients representing minorities. Students approach their clients as individual personalities in their life contexts. Students are able to describe the importance of living daily life without constraints.
Grade 3-4:
Students are able to explain the diversity of gender and sexuality and their meaning in the lives of individuals. Students make conclusions of the special needs of clients representing minories and give examples of these needs. Students are able to assess the degree of constraints in an individual's life. They reflect on their values, attitudes and actions from the perspective of professional ethics.
Grade 5:
Students are able to analyse the diversity of gender and sexuality from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. Students are able to develop elements of good everyday life without contraints, working from the perspectives of the individual, community and society.

Assessment Methods

Scale 1-5

Further Information

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