Work with Young PeopleLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: WYO0003B16S
Credits
3 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The students will be able to
- understand youth as a stage of life and as a cultural phenomenon
- understand different youth cultures and theories in youth work
- know relevant legislation and policies affecting youth
- understand different challenges faced by young people in society
- know different actors, services and work methods in youth work
- apply different approaches and methods of youth work
Content
Contents
- Youth as a stage of life and a cultural phenomenon
- Youth cultures
- Theories and approaches in youth work
- Relevant legislation and policies affecting youth
- Challenges faced by young people
- Actors, services and work methods in youth work