EDUS3910 Study and Career Guidance in the Nordics and Globally (5 cr)
Description
The course introduces study and career guidance as practices and policies within the Nordic welfare and education systems. Through independent studies and lectures students learn the variety of functions and societal aims of guidance and discuss the contextual diversity of careers. The focus is also on the profession of guidance counselling in different institutional contexts, such as education, employment and welfare services, and the working life.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course students will
Study materials
Haug, E., Hooley, T., Kettunen, J. &Thomsen, R. (2020). Career and Career Guidance in the Nordic Countries. Brill. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004428096
Kidd, J. M. (2006). Understanding Career Counselling. Theory, Research and Practice. SAGE.
Additional literature and study materials to be assigned by the teacher.