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ETI02MK23TKU Cultural awareness and client-oriented approach (5 cr)

Code: ETI0205A19H-3005

General information


Enrollment

19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 24.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Turku

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes

  • BA in Humanities, Interpreting in Sign Language and Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Teachers

  • Sonja Heinonen
  • Virpi Thurén

Groups

  • G53vip

Objective

Students will be able to
- identify language minorities and work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- take into account clients’ cultural characteristics and backgrounds
- adapt to different types of clients and situations
- demonstrate knowledge of the history of the sign language community
- identify key pieces of legislation concerning clients and their communication

Content

- cultural awareness, multiculturalism, bilingualism
- majority and minority cultures, cultural sensitivity
- client encounters, manners
- customs and living environments
- legislation relevant to clients

Evaluation scale

0-5