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Work Integrated Societal Studies, 15 Credits

Arbetsintegrerade samhällsstudier, 15 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2025-03-13

Established by: School of Business, Economics and IT

Applies from: H25

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student will be able to

Knowledge and understanding

• discuss history and theory of work-integrated learning and engaged scholarship in social science
• describe work-integrated learning as a pedagogy and field of study
• explain the concepts of theoretical and practical knowledge creation in working life

Skills and abilities

• identify and apply the characteristics of work-integrated learning and engaged scholarship as a field of study, form, and method in social science
• discuss work-integrated learning and engaged scholarship in relation to theoretical and practical knowledge with a particular focus on sustainable solutions to contemporary societal challenges

Judgement and approach

• value ethical principles, specific to applied research and analysis, in collaboration with various public and private organizations and institutions.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for university studies

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written examination. Written and oral group assignment. Individual written reflection assignment.

Course contents

The course provides an overall introduction to work-integrated learning (WIL) and engaged scholarship as a field of study, form, and method. The course is particularly interested in how WIL and engaged scholarship can be used in applied research and development work for sustainable societal development in collaboration with society. The course contains an introduction to work-integrated learning (WIL) and engaged scholarship as well as theories and methods in relation to WIL and engaged scholarship in applied social science, with a particular focus on sustainable solutions to contemporary societal challenges. Moreover, perspectives and models for integrating theoretical and practical knowledge and experience through collaboration with organizations and institutions in society are presented. Problem solving and planning, including goals, strategies, stakeholders, and results.

Other regulations

Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

First cycle

Progressive specialization

G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements

Main field of study

Work Integrated Learning