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SS 201102-002 Sosiology and Social Antropology

Course Code
SS 201102-002

Course Name
Sosiology and Social Antropology

Credits
6.00

Target Audience
Nursing students in the 2nd year of study

Objectives

Sociology:
After completing the curse, the student will have a basic understanding of sociology, and of the sociological influences on health, illness and health care.
The students understands the role of the professions in a welfare society, and the concept of professional power.
The student understands the meaning of social network for public health in a local community.

Social anthropology:
The student understands basic anthropological concepts, and has knowledge and skills in terms of culturally competent nursing care.

Topics

Sociologi:
The sociological way of thought
The basic concepts of role tehory
Social identity
Sociological perspectives on illness, health and health care
Power - Powerlessness
Social control, social deviation, normalisation
Social Network
Welfare
The sociology of professions

Social Antrophology:
Public health and local communities in a social anthropological perspective
Understanding cultures
Interaction with people from other cultures

Instruction

Lectures, Group assignments

Evaluation

Written examination

Grades
Graded

Revised date
2006.06.16