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Course syllabus - Transcultural Perspective in Health, Care and Welfare

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

VAE046

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Main area(s)

Science of Public Health, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Caring Science with Specialization in Nursing

School

School of Health, Care and Social Welfare

Ratified

2013-02-01

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2013-09-20
    • Latest update: 2013-09-20

    Books

    The literature list is offered and settled based on participants’ specifications and in consultation with the lecturers.

Objectives

The purpose of this course is for the student to acquire basic knowledge of transcultural perspectives in relation to health, care and social welfare.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course the student will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding
1 explain core concepts, models and theories regarding culture, transcultural perspectives and cultural competence
2 describe and reflect on culture, transcultural perspectives and cultural competence in relation to health, care and social welfare

Skills and abilities
3 problematise accessibility in health and welfare systems with transcultural perspectives
4 search for and critically relate to literature regarding culture and transcultural perspectives in relation to health, care and social welfare
5 analyse and reflect on one´s own behaviour regarding culture in order to develop transcultural competence

Evaluation skills and approach
6 apply and critically reflect on transcultural theories and models within the student´s own subject field

Course content

Culture, health and welfare concepts and theories
Transcultural perspectives in health, care and social welfare
(In)equality in health, care and social welfare
Cultural competence

Tuition

The course is taught by means of lectures, seminars, field studies, work in groups and individually.

Specific requirements

60 credits in one of following subjects: caring science or public health science or physiotherapy or social work or social care or psychology or sociology or pedagogy or equivalent.

Examination

Written assignment (INL1), 4.5 credits, individual written assignment regarding learning objectives 1-3 and 5-6. Marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
Seminar (SEM1), 3 credits, regarding learning objectives 1-4. Marks Pass (G).

For a Pass with Distinction on the course, a Pass with Distinction is required on INL1. For further details consult the Study Guide.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail