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SOS10.10.2 Taking care of well-being 5 ECTS
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Degree Programme in Social Sciences

Learning outcomes

Student can describe how well-being is understood in different cultures. Student is familiar with the roles of non-linguistic and body language in a context of well-being.

Contents

Book exam

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Luennot  Participation in course work 
In Finnish
Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Seminaari  Participation in course work 
In Finnish
Option 3
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Written exam 
In Finnish
In English

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Student chooses 4 books of the following. (Nussbaum & Amartya (1993) corresponds two books)

Ashorn U., Hendriksson L., Lehto J. & Nieminen P. 2010. Yhteiskunta ja terveys. Klassisia teoreettisia näkökulmia. Gaudeamus.
Cloninger C. R. 2004. Feeling Good: The Science of Well-Being. Chapters 1-5. Oxford University Press.
Nussbaum M.& Amartya S. (eds.). 1993. The Quality of Life. Clarendon Press.
Oksanen A. 2006. Haavautuva minuus. Tampereen Yliopistopaino.
DeNora, T. 2011. Music-in-action: selected essays in sonic ecology. Ashgate.
Linn, K. 2002. Culture and the Senses: Embodiment, Identity, and Well-Being in an African Community. University of California Press.
Mäkelä P., Mustonen H. & Tigerstedt C. (toim.) 2010. Suomi juo. Suomalaisten alkoholinkäyttö ja sen muutokset 1968–2008. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos.
Punamäki R.-L., Nieminen P.& Kiviaho M. (toim.) 2008. Mieli ja terveys: ilon ja muutoksen psykologiaa. Tampereen yliopistopaino.
Weiss T. & Berger R. 2010. Posttraumatic growth and culturally competent practices: Lessons learned around the globe. N.J: John Wiley & Sons.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Social Sciences and Humanities
School of Social Sciences and Humanities