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SP9300 Social inequality, health and work inclusion: theory, research approaches and empirical findings Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Social inequality, health and work inclusion: theory, research approaches and empirical findings
- Study programme
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PhD Programme in Social SciencesPhD Programme in Social Work and Social PolicyPhD Modules in Social Work and Social Policy
- Weight
- 5.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2022/2023
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
The student must have been admitted to the study programme.
Required preliminary courses
After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student is capable of
- explaining the aims of activity analysis in occupational therapy
- explaining forms of activity and how they are influenced by their environment
- explaining the occupational therapy field’s development and significance in society
- describing the following occupational therapy models that elucidate the connections between persons, occupation and the environment
- explaining how everyday activities, roles and culture influence health and occupational identity
- explaining the connection between habits, occupational balance, health and quality of life
- explaining principles for good communication and the significance of communication in occupational therapy practice
Skills
The student is capable of
- carrying out analysis of forms of activity in a chosen context with a tool for activity analysis
- using analysis of forms of activities to identify factors that promote and prevent occupational performance
- discussing the material, physical, social and cultural importance of the environment for occupation and participation and applying the principles of universal design
- using literature searches and of correct source referencing
General competence
The student
- is process and goal oriented when cooperating on group assignments
- is capable of applying a creative design process to solve in occupational therapy assignments
Learning outcomes
Work and teaching methods comprise skills training in activity analysis, project work on universal design, lectures and seminars with case-based teaching and creative design. The course also comprises a short introductory three-day period of practical training with an occupational therapist. The students work individually and in groups.
Teaching and learning methods
In order to be permitted to sit the exam, the following must have been approved:
- a minimum of 80 per cent attendance in scheduled teaching
- presentation of an analysis of forms of activity, in groups of 4–7 students
Course requirements
Individual portfolio of two written assignments, maximum 1,500 words per assignment.
An overall grade will be awarded for the portfolio as a whole. The two assignments are equally weighed when the portfolio is graded, but if the student fails one of the assignments, the overall grade awarded will also be F.
Resit exam: The student will have the opportunity to rework the assignment(s) in the portfolio that has(have) been awarded an F once.
Assessment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
A–F.
Grading scale
All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. An external examiner will assess at least 20% of the papers together with an internal examiner. Other exams are assessed by two internal examiners. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.
Examiners
The essay will be graded by the course lectures.
Admission requirements
The target group for the course are candidates from the PhD programme in Social Science but it will also be open to PhD students on other programs who wish to study the field in depth.
Internal candidates register the course in their Studentweb and send a summary, maximum one page, of their project to the PhD administration.
External candidates apply through the Søknadsweb. The following documentation must be submitted
- Confirmation on admission to a PhD program
- Summary of your research proposal (approx.one page) and how this PhD course will be relevant for your research project
Maximum number of participants is 15.