The course introduces community psychology and cultural psychology, addressing the importance of understanding contextual differences to promote diversity and inclusion in mental health and well-being. The course addresses user involvement in a multicultural society, as well as the adaptation of programs to individual needs of users. The introduction to Cultural Psychology shows different perceptions of human experiences, emotions, values and activities are relational and how these are understood along the life course. The introduction to Community Psychology provides a broad understanding of mattering and belonging affect mental health and well-being. The students will achieve basic competence in health promotion, inclusion and co-creation in low-threshold services from a public health perspective.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
On successful completion of this course, students will
have knowledge of key theories in community psychology and cultural psychology, together with research methods and practice in subjects.
have knowledge health and well-being promotion in a multicultural society
have a critical understanding of how one's own and societal attitudes depend on an understanding of contexts and cultural differences.
Skills
On successful completion of this course, students will
be able to put theories and methods in cultural and community psychology in practice
be able to make justified choices based on practical and theoretical issues
analyze and critically approach relevant theory within the significance of culture and context for mental health and well-being
be able to analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments around communication, human connection, and well-being
be able to collaborate with local and international students to develop a community project report
General competencies
On successful completion of this course, students will
have insight into relevant ethical issues around cultural and community psychology
analyze relevant professional and research dilemmas regarding culture and context for mental health
analyze and assess the significance of attitudes towards minorities in community interventions
apply their knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out advanced work tasks and projects
be able to contribute to new thinking and innovation processes within the fields of communication, human connection, and well-being
be able to critically apply their knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects related to the promotion of promote communication, human connection, and or well-being
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
SVEXPHIL Examen Philosophicum, BPS110 Introduction to psychology and the history of psychology, BPS120 Academic communication and ethics, BPS130 Personality psychology, social psychology and methods of psychology, BPS140 Biological psychology, developmental psychology and cognitive psychology
Exam
Form of assessment
Weight
Duration
Marks
Aid
Folder
1/1
Letter grades
All
This course will be assessed via summative formative evaluations in the form of a portfolio consisting of: a) a 1600 +/- 10% words description of a community project; b) a 1100 +/- 10% reflexivity about the process of developing such project description; c) a final portfolio submission of 3000 +/- 10% words presenting an integrations of these two. This will be a base for consolidating the students’ independent work planning. The course responsible will provide deadlines and instructions about each of the assignments. The final assessment will be graded from A-F. Note: References are excluded from the word count. Students must use APA style, 7th edition (or newer). The contents of the assignment will be defined by the course responsible. The portfolio A and B can be revised and resubmitted once, in case of failure.
Coursework requirements
Seminars
All of the compulsory activities must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for examination. Approval/non-approval of compulsory activities is announced on Studentweb, normally no later than 7 days before the examination. Students who lack approval of one or more compulsory activities will be withdrawn from the examination.
Compulsary activities:
Seminars: Compulsory attendance is expected to 3 out of the 5 seminars. If less than 50% attendance is achieved, the student may be evaluated individually at the course leader's discretion. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that attendance requirements are met.
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.