The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
This course contributes to develop the students' 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 - 8 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 50 hours
- Seminars - 32 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
To pass the course the student should pass the following examinations:
1. Seminars in nursing -and caring theories, including presentation
2. Seminars in unity of man, including presentation
The examinations contribute to the final grade as follows: passed in all parts
Teacher
Savolainen Jari
Examiner
Savolainen Jari
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions