Academic year 2021 - 2022

• ACA01VS21HKI Academic writing and research communication, part I ACA0103Y21S-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  3 credits  (Y51pcc, ...) +-
  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51pcc
  • Y51gcc

  Teacher(s)

  Juhani Toivanen

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

• COMVK22HKI Communities in change COM0005Y21S-3001 01.01.2022-31.07.2022  5 credits  (Y51gcc) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student
  • is able to analyse the evolution of communities at the global and local level.
  • is able to analyse the challenges and opportunities faced by new forms of communities.
  • is able to evaluate new forms of governance, civil society and community action.
  • is able to promote inclusion and good relations between population groups in communities.
  • is able to apply community analysis and?impact assessment in practice

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 17.10.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51gcc

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Nylund, Ari Nieminen

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

• PRO01VS21HKI Professional development and expertise, part I PRO0102Y21S-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  2 credits  (Y51pcc, ...) +-
  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51pcc
  • Y51gcc

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Tilli, Elsa Keskitalo, Heini Kapanen, Arja Suikkala

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Exam schedule

  Digistart package
  Self-Rating Scale for Self-Directed Learning (SRSSDL) Tool
  Self-introduction video
  Study and career planning as ongoing process

  Assessment criteria

  Passed/Resubmitted

• RMEVS21HKI Research methods RME0005Y21S-3001 17.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 credits  (Y51pcc, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  · is able to describe the nature of quantitative and qualitative research as well as the premises of the methodology and philosophy of science.
  · is able to search for and critically evaluate national and international quantitative and qualitative scientific information and apply it to research, development and innovation (RDI) activities in accordance with the defined problem or purpose.
  · is able to justify the most appropriate data acquisition and data analysis methods for the defined problem or purpose.
  · is able to design a plan for RDI activities and embed ethical aspects into the research project.
  · is able to analyse and evaluate the validity and reliability of RDI activities.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Creswell (2014). Research design. Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. 4th edition. SAGE Publications, Inc.
  Curtis & Drennan (2013). Quantitative Health Research : Issues And Methods. Maidenhead McGraw-Hill Education.
  Gray, Grove, & Sutherland (2017). Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research : appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence. 8th edition. Elsevier.
  Leavy, P. (2014). The Oxford handbook of qualitative research. Oxford University Press.
  Padgett, D. K. (2009). Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Social Work Knowledge Development. Social Work, 54(2), 101-5. DOI:10.1093/sw/54.2.101
  Polit & Beck (2018). Essentials of nursing research : appraising evidence for nursing practice. 9th edition. Wolters Kluwer Health.
  Silverman, R. M., & Patterson, K. L. (2014). Qualitative research methods for community development.
  Singh (2007). Quantitative Social Research Methods. SAGE India.
  
  Diakle learning environment contains materials

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Content:
  1) Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods
  2) Literature review (research question, PICO, search strategy, literature search)
  3) Qualitative research methods (design, data collection and sampling strategies, data analysis)
  4) Quantitative research methods (basics of statistics, design, data collection, data analysis)
  5) Ethics during research process
  6) Validity and reliability of the research
  
  Methods:
  Online lectures (videos)
  Learning task (supervisions in Diakle using video-conferencing 12.10.2021 at 15-17 or 2.11.2021 at 14-16 based on student's choice).
  Independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Knowledge tests (5) scale: 0-5
  Learning task of literature review: pass/fail

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  17.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51pcc
  • Y51gcc

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Arja Suikkala

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  No alternative method

  Exam schedule

  Online knowledge tests based on student's timetable
  Learning task of literature review (supervisions 12.10.2021 at 15-17 or 2.11.2021 at 14-16 based on student's choice).

  Students use of time and load

  Independent studies 133 hours:
  
  1) Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods 10 hours
  2) Literature review 25 hours
  3) Qualitative research methods 27 hours
  4) Quantitative research methods 27 hours
  5) Ethics during research process 22 hours
  6) Validity and reliability of the research 22 hours
  
  Group supervision of the learning task of literature review: 2 hours

  Content periodicity

  Course will open 17th of August: Introduction of the course (Diakle environment: video)
  
  Student will study independently the course as following order:
  
  1) Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Student have to pass the knowledge test to be able to proceed to
  
  2) Literature review
  Student have to perform acceptable the learning task to be able to proceed
  
  3) Qualitative research methods and
  4) Quantitative research methods
  After passing knowledge tests of qualitative and quantitative research methods, student is able to proceed to
  
  5) Ethics during research process and
  6) Validity and reliability of the research
  After passing the knowledge tests of ethics during research process and validity and reliability of the research, the course is finished.

  Assessment criteria

  The mean of knowledge tests below 50% right
  Learning task of literature review: pass

  Satisfactory

  1: The mean of knowledge tests 50-59.9% right
  2: The mean of knowledge tests 60-69.9% right
  Learning task of literature review: pass

  Good

  3: The mean of knowledge tests 70-79.9% right
  4: The mean of knowledge tests 80-89.9% right
  Learning task of literature review: pass

  Excellent

  5: The mean of knowledge tests 90-100% right
  Learning task of literature review: pass

• RMPVK22HKI Research methods in practice RMP0005Y21S-3001 07.02.2022-03.04.2022  5 credits  (Y51pcc, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  · is able to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods appropriately to acquire and analyse information.
  · is able to apply participatory research methods in practice.
  · is able to analyse, interpret and report the RDI results and how they can be implemented in practice.
  · is able to follow the principles of responsible conduct in research, data protection and research ethics.
  · is able to apply the principles of open science and research in RDI activities.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Creswell (2014). Research design. Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. 4th edition. SAGE Publications, Inc.
  Curtis & Drennan (2013). Quantitative Health Research : Issues And Methods. Maidenhead McGraw-Hill Education.
  Gray, Grove, & Sutherland (2017). Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research : appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence. 8th edition. Elsevier.
  Leavy, P. (2014). The Oxford handbook of qualitative research. Oxford University Press.
  Padgett, D. K. (2009). Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Social Work Knowledge Development. Social Work, 54(2), 101-5. DOI:10.1093/sw/54.2.101
  Polit & Beck (2018). Essentials of nursing research : appraising evidence for nursing practice. 9th edition. Wolters Kluwer Health.
  Silverman, R. M., & Patterson, K. L. (2014). Qualitative research methods for community development.
  Singh (2007). Quantitative Social Research Methods. SAGE India.
  
  Diakle learning environment contains materials

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Content:
  Data analyzing methods in quantitative and qualitative research and applying these in practice
  Participatory research methods and applying in practice
  Guidelines for the responsible conduct of research, data protection, research ethics and validity on practice
  Open science and research
  
  Methods:
  Online lectures (videos)
  Learning tasks
  Seminar working
  Independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Diak assessment criteria
  https://www.diak.fi/en/assessment/

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.02.2022 - 03.04.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 17.10.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51pcc
  • Y51gcc

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Nylund, Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Arja Suikkala

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  No alternative method.

  Exam schedule

  Independent studies based on student's timetable.
  The deadline of the first learning task (for the seminar) 28th February 2022.
  Seminar 10th March 2022 at 15-17 (Finnish time).
  The deadline of the second learning task 1st April 2022.

  Students use of time and load

  Independent studies 133 hours
  Seminar working 2 hours

  Content periodicity

  The course will start 7th February: Introduction of the course (Diakle environment: video)

• SOCVS21HKI Social justice from a global perspective SOC0005Y21S-3001 27.09.2021-17.12.2021  5 credits  (Y51gcc) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  • is able to critically analyse the impact of globalisation on communities.
  • is able to analyse the interconnectedness of global challenges.
  • is able to analyse the concepts and theories related to social justice and human rights from a global perspective.
  • is able to explain and analyse the impact of inequality, migration and humanitarian crisis on communities.
  • is able to apply the elements of social justice and wellbeing to community development.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Betts, A., & Milner, J. (2019). Governance of the Global Refugee Regime. World Refugee Council Research Paper No. 13. Available at: https://www.cigionline.org/publications/governance-global-refugee-regime
  
  Kok-Chor Tan (2017.) What is this thing Global Justice? NY: Routledge. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=4786877
  
  Reich, Michael, Ife, Jim, Weil, Marie (2013). Social Justice, Human Rights, Values, and Community Practice. In M. Weil (ed.) Handbook of Community Practice (p. 73-104). Thousand Oaks: Sage. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=1995400
  
  Päivänsalo, Ville. (2020). Justice with Health: Faith in Support of Progress across Contexts. Uppsala: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis. Available at https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1434444&dswid=9848
  
  Sorrells, K. & Sekimoto, S. (2016). Globalizing intercultural communication: A reader. Sage. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=5603532

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Online lecturers, written assignments, participation in an online webinar

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assignments 1 and 2: Evaluation 1-5
  Assignment 3-4: Completed/to be completed.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  27.09.2021 - 17.12.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51gcc

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Katisko, Elsa Keskitalo, Ville Päivänsalo

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  International connections

  Course will be available for students from EU3IN Alliance

  Content periodicity

  Course will be carried in the fall 2021 starting on week 39 and ending on week 45.
  
  Timetable for time-bound sessions (obligatory):
  Orientation and lecture on September 28 at 16-18 EET (Lecturers: Ville Päivänsalo, Elsa Keskitalo, Marja Katisko)
  Lecture on September 29 at 14-16 EET (Ville Päivänsalo), to be recorded
  Webinar on October 2 at 16-19
  
  Schedule and assignments:
  1. Just development and global justice. Time frame 29.9.-17.10 2021
  Online lecture on Sept. 29 at 14-16
  Assignment 1. Select a chapter in the book of Kok-Chor Tan (2017). What is this thing Global Justice? Write an essay of 2 pages. Deadline 17.10.2021.
  
  2. Social justice and community development. Time frame 11.10.-29.10.2021
  Assignment 2. Describe and analyse a selected local development project from social justice perspective. Write a report of 2 pages. Deadline 20.10.2021.
  
  3. Migration and justice across contexts. Time frame 11.10.-29.10.2021
  Assignment 3. Reflect an immigrant journey from Human Rights' perspective. Based on given material. Deadline 29.10.2021
  
  4. Developing communities in practice.Time frame 4a) 2.11-10.11.2021; 4b 11.11.-18.11.2021
  Webinar on October 2 at 16-19, instructions to the assignment 4a and 4b.
  Assignment 4a. Drafting a development project proposal. Write a 2-page proposal (idea paper) to apply for funding. Deadline10.11.2021.
  Assignment 4b. Commenting two of the proposals with 3-4 sentences. Deadline 18.11.2021

• SUSVS21HKI Sustainable development in communities SUS0005Y21S-3001 18.10.2021-17.12.2021  5 credits  (Y51gcc) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  • is able to analyse the concepts and theories of multidimensional sustainable development.
  • is able to analyse the interconnectedness of social, economic and environmental perspectives.
  • is able to analyse the opportunities and obstacles of sustainable development in urban and rural contexts.
  • is able to promote integrated action to combat social, economic and environmental challenges in communities.
  • is able to apply sustainable developmental goals to community development in practice.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Gamble, D.N. & Hoff, M. D. (2013) Sustainable Community Development. In M. Weil (ed.) The Handbook of Community Practice (pp. 215-232). Sage Publications.
  
  Kuenkel, P., Kuhn, E., Stucker, D., & Williamson, D. F. (2021). Leading Transformative Change Collectively: A Practitioner Guide to Realizing the SDGs. Taylor & Francis.
  
  https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/42783/9781000281187.pdf?sequence=1
  Niklasson, L. (2019). Improving the sustainable development goals: Strategies and the governance challenge. Taylor & Francis.
  
  Sachs, Jeffrey 2015. The Age of Sustainable Development. Columbia University Press.
  The United Nations. UN Sustainable Development Goals. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
  
  Wheeler, Stephen M. (2015). Sustainability in Community Development. In R. Phillips & R.H. Pittman (eds.) An Introduction to Community Development (pp. 72-89). Taylor & Francis.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - online lectures, workshops and final seminar
  - written assignments
  - online discussion

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Assignment 1: pass-to be resubmitted
  - Assignment 2: pass-to be resubmitted
  - Assignment 3: 1-5/ to be resubmitted

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  18.10.2021 - 17.12.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51gcc

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Nylund, Elsa Keskitalo

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  International connections

  - This course is available for EU3IN Alliance students.

  Students use of time and load

  One credits (1 ECTS) equals 27 hours of a student's work (5 ECTS=135 hours).

  Content periodicity

  Part 1: Weeks 42-44 (19th October-5th November 2021) Concepts and theories of multidimensional sustainable development
  - Online orientation lecture: 19th October, 2021 at 16-18 EET
  - Assignment 1 on key concepts (individual written assignment). Deadline 5th November 2021
  
  Part 2: Weeks 45-46 (8th-19th November 2021): Opportunities and obstacles of sustainable development in different contexts.
  - Online lecture and workshop: 16th November 2021, at 16-18 2021 EET
  - Assignment 2: Online discussion based on an article. Deadline 12th November 2021.
  
  Part 3: Weeks 47-49 (29th November-10th December): Sustainable development in practice
  - Assignment 3: Written project analysis (based on existing project material). Deadline 3rd December 2021.
  - Online final seminar: 7th December 2021, at 16-19 2021 EET

• THE01VS21HKI Thesis I THE0110Y21S-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  10 credits  (Y51pcc, ...) +-
  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Relevant international literature and research information related to the thesis.
  Methodology literature based on selected method.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Content:
  
  Literature search and databases
  Thesis proposal
  Permission for conducting the research
  Ethical approval
  
  Methods:
  
  Workshops and lectures
  Group seminars and supervision
  Independent studies
  Peer-reviewing

  Assessment methods and criteria

  THE01 is evaluated as accepted when
  
  Student has presented the thesis proposal in a group seminar and the thesis proposal is accepted.
  Student has prepared the permission for conducting the research application (if needed).
  Student has prepared ethical approval application (if needed).
  
  10 ECTS are marked when data collection can begin.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51pcc
  • Y51gcc

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Katisko, Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Ville Päivänsalo, Arja Suikkala

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  R&D proportion

  10 credits

  Virtual proportion

  10 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  No alternative methods

  Students use of time and load

  Workshops and lectures 5 hours
  Group supervision 8 hours
  Independent studies and familiarizing the literature concerning the research subject and methods 244 hours
  Peer-reviewing 10 hours

• THE02VK22HKI Thesis II THE0210Y21S-3001 01.01.2022-31.08.2022  10 credits  (Y51pcc, ...) +-
  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Relevant international research literature related to the thesis. Methodology literature based on selected method(s).

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Content:
  
  Data collection
  Data analysis
  Results
  
  Methods:
  
  Group seminars and supervision
  Independent studies
  Peer-reviewing

  Assessment methods and criteria

  THE02 is evaluated as accepted when
  
  Student has presented a data collection plan in a seminar
  Student has presented the data analysis and first draft of the results
  Student has peer-reviewed a student colleague in two seminars.
  
  10 ECTS are marked when data analysis is performed and first draft of the results is available.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.08.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 17.10.2021

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51pcc
  • Y51gcc

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Katisko, Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Ville Päivänsalo, Arja Suikkala

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

  R&D proportion

  10 credits

  Virtual proportion

  10 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  No alternative methods

  Students use of time and load

  Group seminars and supervision 16 hours
  Independent studies and familiarizing the research literature concerning the research subject and methods 234 hours
  Peer-reviewing 20 hours

Academic year 2022 - 2023

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.