Social Sustainability in Working Life, 2.5 credits
Social hållbarhet i arbetslivet, 2.5 högskolepoäng
| Course Code: | LSHR24 |
| Confirmed: | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Valid From: | Sep 01, 2025 |
| Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Social sciences |
| Subject group: | Education |
| Specialised in: | A1N Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements |
| Main field of study: | Education |
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises performed individually and in groups.
A learning management system is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course instance to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
Teaching in other scandinavian languages may occur.
Language of instruction is in English.
The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in Education, Social science, Social Work or Study and career guidance. English proficiency is required.
The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.
The forms of examination are oral group examination and individual written assignment.
The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided at the beginning of the course.
The final grade of the course is issued only when all elements of examination have been passed. The student must achieve the grade pass on the oral assignment and on the individual written assignment.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.
If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the next attempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
The examiner has the right to give an adapted examination or let the student carry out the examination in an alternative way provided that the intended learning outcomes can be secured and that there are exceptional reasons for this, including the student's right to targeted study support.
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment | 2 credits | G/U |
| Oral examination | 0.5 credits | G/U |
The instruction is followed up throughout the course. A course evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A summary and comments are published in the learning management system. The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.
Lueg, K., & Jebsen, S. (Eds.). (2024). Social sustainability and good work in organizations (First edition.). Routledge.
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
https://ju.se/library/search--write/reference-management.html
Sourcewise: A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system