Course Syllabus for students Spring 2024

Upon completion of the course, the student should have the ability to:

• identify and discuss occupation related to cultural aspects
• discuss occupation related to socio-economic factors
• problematise occupation related to sustainability (ecological, economical, social)

• challenge the prevailing assumptions about occupation
• show preparedness to professionally meet persons from diverse cultural and social contexts
• demonstrate professional reasoning for sustainable practice
• apply strategies for promoting a sustainable practice in occupational therapy.

• show a culture sensitive approach and intercultural competence.

- the concept occupation in relation to cultural aspects, socio-economic factors and sustainability
- professional reasoning for sustainable practice
- strategies for promoting sustainable practice
- intercultural competence

The course is implemented through the form of lectures, group work and seminar.

The teaching is conducted in English.

General entry requirements and completed courses in 90 credits from the courses Occupational Therapy - Profession and Research, 30 credits, Activity and Development throughout Life, 30 credits, Occupational Therapy for Activity Limitations in Disability and Disease, 30 credits, Occupational Therapy and Activity Limitations throughout Life, 9 credits, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Placement, 6 credits and Occupational Therapy and Occupational Limitations when in Ill Health and vulnerable Life Situations, 9 credits (or the equivalent).

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Examination will be based upon one seminar and two written assignments.

The course is examined by an assistant professor.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Seminar	0.5 credits	U/G
Written assignment	3 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Individually written reflection assignment	1 credit	U/G

Hammell, K. (2009). Sacred texts: A sceptical exploration of the assumptions underpinning theories of occupation. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1(76), 6-13.

Hammell, K. (2019). Building globally relevant occupational therapy from the strength of our diversity. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin 75 (1), 13-26.

Hammell, K. (2020). Action on the social determinants of health: Advancing occupational equity and occupational rights. Cadernos de Terapia Ocupacional Da UFSCar, 28(1), 378–400. http:doi.org/10.4322/2526-8910.ctoARF2052

World Federation Occupational Therapy. (2018). Sustainability Matters: Guiding Principles for Sustainability in Occupational Therapy Practice, Education and Scholarship. http:www.wfot.org/ResourceCentre.aspx

Zango Martín, I., Flores Martos, J.A., Moruno Millares, P., & Björklund, A. (2014). Occupational Therapy culture through the multifocal lens of fieldwork in diverse rural areas. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 22(2), 82-94.

Additional scientific articles will be included.

The latest edition of the course literature shall be used.