Can I Be Me? – Gender and Sexuality in Professional ContextsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student - understands the main concepts related to sexuality - is aware of the legislation, national and international programs and recommendations related to sexuality and gender - understands the discriminative norms that exist in the society and working life - is able to co-operate naturally with colleagues and clients representing diversity - can and has the courage to address issues of sexuality and promote wellbeing at work.

Content

Key concepts of sexology; sex, sexuality, gender Legislation and recommendations related to sexuality and gender Discriminatory norms and their influence on workplace wellbeing Diversity of sexuality and gender Gender-neutral professional interaction

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can: - show their familiarization with the knowledge base of the field - distinguish everyday knowledge from scientific knowledge - use the concepts of the field appropriately - evaluate their strengths and development needs - show they have reached the goals set for the core competence

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can: - search for evidence-based knowledge diversely - use concepts of the field extensively - use rational justification for their actions - focus on their work and develop it

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can: - use and evaluate evidence-based knowledge critically - apply the concepts of their field extensively - evaluate and apply alternative solutions to their decision-making - work in a goal-oriented way and develop themselves

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students can: - show their familiarization with the knowledge base of the field - distinguish everyday knowledge from scientific knowledge - use the concepts of the field appropriately - evaluate their strengths and development needs - show they have reached the goals set for the core competence