Course syllabus for

Social and Behavioural Science 2, 4.5 credits

Samhälls- och beteendevetenskap 2, 4.5 hp
This course syllabus is valid from spring 2024.
Please note that the course syllabus is available in the following versions:
Spring2021 , Spring2024
Course code
1TY015
Course name
Social and Behavioural Science 2
Credits
4.5 credits
Form of Education
Higher Education, study regulation 2007
Main field of study 
Not applicable 
Level 
GX - First cycle 
Grading scale
Fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG)
Department
Department of Dental Medicine
Decided by
Utbildningsnämnden DENTMED
Decision date
2019-03-14
Revised by
Education committee DENTMED
Last revision
2023-10-24
Course syllabus valid from
Spring 2024

Specific entry requirements

A Pass grade for all semester 1 and 2 courses in the Study Programme in Dental Hygiene.

Objectives

Basic pedagogics and psychology, 3 credits
After completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Describe and apply basic pedagogic principles when communicating about oral health.
  • Describe the term "developmental psychology" at both individual and group level.
  • Reflect on the importance of group psychology in teaching contexts on the basis of behavioural science research.
  • Work on the basis of ethical principles and the needs of the individual or group when teaching about oral health.
  • Reflect on the consequences of violence against women and violence in close relationships from a dental care perspective.

Education from a multicultural perspective, 1.5 credits
After completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Plan, shape and implement teaching initiatives on oral health and compile teaching material on oral health for different social groups on the basis of ethical aspects.
  • Reflect on the multicultural perspective and equal opportunities with regard to human rights in the field of dental care.

Content

This course comprises two modules:

Basic Pedagogics and Psychology, 3.0 hp

Grading scale: VU
  • Basic pedagogic principles and research..
  • Developmental psychology.
  • Group psychology.
  • Ethical principles and a professional approach.
  • Consequences of violence in close relations.

Education from a Multicultural Perspective, 1.5 hp

Grading scale: GU
  • Teaching of oral health at group and community level.
  • The multicultural perspective and human rights.

Teaching methods

Basic pedagogics and psychology, 3 credits
Lectures.

Education from a multicultural perspective, 1.5 credits
Seminars and group work.

Examination

Basic pedagogics and psychology, 3 credits
Examination: Written assignment which is completed in pairs.

Education from a multicultural perspective, 1.5 credits
Examination: Oral presentation of group work in seminar.
Compulsory activities: Seminar and group work.

Late submission of the written assignment means that the student cannot get the grade Pass with distinction. A failed written assignment may be supplemented to obtain a pass grade.

To receive a grade of Pass with distinction for the whole course, a Pass with distinction is required for the Basic pedagogics and psychology module, as well as at least a Pass in the Education from a multicultural perspective module.

The examiner decides whether, and if so how, absence from compulsory course elements can be made up. Study results cannot be reported until the student has participated in compulsory course elements or compensated for any absence in accordance with instructions from the examiner. Absence from a compulsory course element could mean that the student can not retake the element until the next time the course is offered.

Students who do not pass a regular examination are entitled to re-sit the examination on five more occasions. If the student has failed six examinations/tests, no additional examination is given. Each occasion the student participates in the same test counts as an examination. Submission of a blank exam paper is regarded as an examination. In case a student is registered for an examination but does not attend, this is not regarded as an examination.

If there are special grounds, or a need for adaptation for a student with a disability, the examiner may decide to deviate from the syllabus's regulations on the examination form, the number of examination opportunities, the possibility of supplementation or exemptions from the compulsory section/s of the course etc. Content and learning outcomes as well as the level of expected skills, knowledge and abilities may not be changed, removed or reduced.

Transitional provisions

If the course is discontinued or undergoes major changes, examination with the previous literature list and learning outcomes will be offered for no more than one academic year after the implementation of the revision/discontinuation.

Other directives

Language of instruction for the Basic pedagogics and psychology module: Swedish.
Language of instruction for the Education from a multicultural perspective module: English. The examinations will given in English.

Literature and other teaching aids

Mandatory literature

Bolstad, August Handbok i lärande : hur du lär ut för att andra ska lära in
Hwang, Philip; Nilsson, Björn Utvecklingspsykologi
Björngren Cuadra, Carin Tandhygienisters arbete med patienter i ett mångkulturellt samhälle : en studie av migrationsrelaterade frågeställningar och samtal

Recommended literature

Hälsa och mångfald : ett kliniskt perspektiv Ekblad, Solvig; Rothlind, Erica; Janlert, Urban; Braun, Aline; Söndergaard, Hans Peter; Brodda Jansen, Gunilla; Lindström, Mikaela; Nyberg, Ullakarin; Adelstedt, Kerstin; Godani, Guhn; Oja, Charlotte; Löfvander, Monica; Norwald, Kalle; Eriksson, Susanna; Starck, Camilla; Lynöe, Niels; Alvarsson, Tomas; Jacobsson, Lars; Ahmad, Abdulbaghi; Wieselgren, Ing-Marie
Svedberg, Lars Gruppsykologi : om grupper, organisationer och ledarskap
Andersson, Sven Ingmar Hälsopsykologi
Melle, Anna; Reidal, Katarina Kulturella skillnader i tandvården : för dig som möter patienter
Shahnavaz, Shervin Tandvårdspsykologi
Botond, Agnes Kulturell psykologi
Nathe, Christine Nielsen Dental public health & research : contemporary practice for the dental hygienist