Introduction to Disability in Services and Society (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Objective

After completing this course, the student - is aware of the complexity of disability - can utilise international legislation in disability services

Location and time

Online course in English. 5 credits. Students can complete the course at their own pace. The online course is open during the autumn semester 21.8. - 15.12.2023.

Materials

All material and literature will be listed in the Learn Moodle learning environment.

Teaching methods

Content: This course will introduce students to the key critical concepts, debates, and questions of practice in disability in society and disability services.The lectures and tasks are scheduled in the Moodle learning environment in the order they are supposed to be completed. Introduction • Video lecture, content of the course, how to proceed • Pre assignment: how people with disabilities are perceived in your country Defining disability – medical and social model • Compare the content of the video lecture to your pre assignment • Themes of equality and equity International and national legislation • UNCRPD convention, content, signing and ratification process • Legislation

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

The content of the course is not country specific, even though the material is prepared in the context of Finland. As part of the content and assignments of the course, the student can reflect the topics in terms of the context(s) familiar to them.

Student workload

Students can complete the course at their own pace. The online course is open during the autumn semester 21.8. - 15.12.2023.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Pass The student has acquired basic knowledge of the key critical concepts, debates, and questions of practice in disability in society and disability services. Fail The student has not acquired basic knowledge of the key critical concepts, debates, and questions of practice in disability in society and disability services.