Youth Culture and Youth Work (5cr)

Objective

The students understand the background and role of youth culture as the creator of identity. The students are aware of the significance of peer groups and media culture in the identity work and daily life of the youth. The Students know tasks, forms and methods of youth work.

Content

Youth life styles and various cultures, sub- and countercultures, media culture, mobile phone culture, different forms of music, and information technology. Basics, practices and methods of youth work and principles of youth information.

Qualifications

The students know psychological, sociological and educational basic concepts and views related to youth.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5 (A Excellent)
4 (B Very good)
3 (C Good)
2 (D Satisfactory)
1 (E Sufficient)