The student perceives social work as a phenomena consisting of both local and global pursuits and action. The student is aware of the cultural and societal differences between social work environments and approaches, and can identify his or her own location in relation to them.

Aim: To provide students with basic understanding about different perspectives to social work activity in different social contexts, as well as regarding the relationship between local and global in social work.

Form of Educ. Lecture seminars, readings and assignments given by the teachers.

Target group: Undergraduate students

Language: English

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Study materials: Articles delivered and materials designed by the teachers.

Mode of studying: Active participation in at least 75% of lecture seminars, readings and assignments.

Completion: Active participation in the lecture seminar and accomplishment of the tasks given. Participation in the introductory lecture is necessary, because the information about the course and tasks will be given by the teacher. Students write a reflective essay (3-4 pages, in English or in Finnish) on their cultural identity.

Course coordination: Kaisa-Elina Kiuru.

Feedback: Written feedback from students in English or in Finnish.

Reading assignments: Informed by the teacher in the beginning of the course.