Individual and Society from a Sociological PerspectiveLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SOV22BUF01
Credits
5 cr
Objective
The Student:
- knows the basic concepts of sociology and current research areas of particular importance to social workers
- can identify the basic features and changes in Finnish society from a social science perspective
- understands the factors that affect human and group social behavior
Content
-everyday sociology
-social roles
-socialization and identity
-social stratification
-poverty and social exclusion
- close relationships and their importance
- disease and health from a sociological perspective
- gender, gender minorities, gender, and gender equality
-ethnicity, religion, and culture from a sociological perspective
Qualifications
No previous knowledge
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject
Enrollment
02.12.2025 - 06.01.2026
Timing
01.01.2026 - 08.03.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Susanne Jungerstam
Teacher in charge
Susanne Jungerstam
Groups
-
USO25D-VSocionom (YH), h25, dagstudier, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- knows the basic concepts of sociology and current research areas of particular importance to social workers
- can identify the basic features and changes in Finnish society from a social science perspective
- understands the factors that affect human and group social behavior
Content
-everyday sociology
-social roles
-socialization and identity
-social stratification
-poverty and social exclusion
- close relationships and their importance
- disease and health from a sociological perspective
- gender, gender minorities, gender, and gender equality
-ethnicity, religion, and culture from a sociological perspective
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject
Qualifications
No previous knowledge
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 11.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Susanne Jungerstam
Teacher in charge
Susanne Jungerstam
Groups
-
USO24F-VSocionom (YH), h24, flerformstudier, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- knows the basic concepts of sociology and current research areas of particular importance to social workers
- can identify the basic features and changes in Finnish society from a social science perspective
- understands the factors that affect human and group social behavior
Content
-everyday sociology
-social roles
-socialization and identity
-social stratification
-poverty and social exclusion
- close relationships and their importance
- disease and health from a sociological perspective
- gender, gender minorities, gender, and gender equality
-ethnicity, religion, and culture from a sociological perspective
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject
Qualifications
No previous knowledge
Enrollment
15.06.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
06.01.2025 - 02.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Susanne Jungerstam
Teacher in charge
Susanne Jungerstam
Groups
-
USO24D-VSocionom (YH), h24, dagstudier, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- knows the basic concepts of sociology and current research areas of particular importance to social workers
- can identify the basic features and changes in Finnish society from a social science perspective
- understands the factors that affect human and group social behavior
Content
-everyday sociology
-social roles
-socialization and identity
-social stratification
-poverty and social exclusion
- close relationships and their importance
- disease and health from a sociological perspective
- gender, gender minorities, gender, and gender equality
-ethnicity, religion, and culture from a sociological perspective
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject
Qualifications
No previous knowledge
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 07.04.2024
Timing
08.04.2024 - 09.06.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Nadja Suomela
- Jessica Emaus
Teacher in charge
Nadja Suomela
Groups
-
USO23D-VSocionom (YH), h23, dagstudier, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- knows the basic concepts of sociology and current research areas of particular importance to social workers
- can identify the basic features and changes in Finnish society from a social science perspective
- understands the factors that affect human and group social behavior
Content
-everyday sociology
-social roles
-socialization and identity
-social stratification
-poverty and social exclusion
- close relationships and their importance
- disease and health from a sociological perspective
- gender, gender minorities, gender, and gender equality
-ethnicity, religion, and culture from a sociological perspective
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject
Qualifications
No previous knowledge