Under a cultural umbrella - Lifelong HealthLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: SW00CQ97
Credits
3 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Marjo Palovaara
Objective
The demographic changes in the multicultural world and technological development challenge healthcare professionals to develop their competences in meeting diverse clients, learners, as well as colleagues. International exchange experiences enhance learners’ awareness of cultural differences and make it possible to compare healthcare systems and practices. International exchange also has a positive effect on personal development and provides experiences that cannot be gained in a classroom.
Content
• Students are introduced to the meaning of multiculturalism by learning from each other.
• Students will gain an understanding of the differences in healthcare systems in different countries.
• Students will understand issues related to health in different age groups.
• Students improve their language and cultural skills.
• Students and faculty members have a possibility to network during the Summer Campus and in future studies after the Campus.
Further information
Summer campus
Timing
19.08.2024 - 05.09.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Marjo Palovaara
Objectives
The demographic changes in the multicultural world and technological development challenge healthcare professionals to develop their competences in meeting diverse clients, learners, as well as colleagues. International exchange experiences enhance learners’ awareness of cultural differences and make it possible to compare healthcare systems and practices. International exchange also has a positive effect on personal development and provides experiences that cannot be gained in a classroom.
Content
• Students are introduced to the meaning of multiculturalism by learning from each other.
• Students will gain an understanding of the differences in healthcare systems in different countries.
• Students will understand issues related to health in different age groups.
• Students improve their language and cultural skills.
• Students and faculty members have a possibility to network during the Summer Campus and in future studies after the Campus.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Further information
Summer campus