The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Nursing 2009 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2009 (health care) - Caring science
- Nursing 2009 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2010 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2010 (health care) - Caring science
- Nursing 2010 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2011 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2011 (health care) - Caring science
- Nursing 2011 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2012 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2012 (health care) - Caring science
- Nursing 2012 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2013 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2013 (health care) - Caring science
- Nursing 2013 (midwifery) - Caring science
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
This course contributes to develop the student's caring science competence including knowledge about historical, national and international development of theories in caring science. Furthermore this competence contains deeper knowledge about the meta paradigmatic concepts human, health, world and caring.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to understand similarities and differences in the repertoire of caring theories and models. Furthermore the student is able to apply these theories and models in caring.
Course contents
Classical and modern thinkers in caring science
Reflection on different theorists and their works
Aspects of theory construction
Components of the unitary human
Recommended or required reading
Marriner Tomey A. & Alligood M.R. 2010. Nursing theorists and their work. Mosby Elsevier: St. Louis
Study activities
- Lectures - 38 hours
- Small-group work - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 52 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 130 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 130 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Passed in oral and written demonstrations, presentations and reports.
Teacher
- Savolainen Jari
- Lejonqvist Gun-Britt
Examiner
Savolainen Jari
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions