Childhood and parenting in diverse contexts

On completion of this course, the students should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student

• has advanced knowledge of and insight into different analytical perspectives on childhood, and parenting
• has advanced knowledge of and insight into social diversity in family structure, roles, and childrearing practices in different cultural contexts
• has knowledge of the transformations, challenges, and opportunities migration can bring to families and children, particularly in the Norwegian context
• has advanced knowledge of how ethnicity, gender, and social class are factors that shape the lives of ethnic minority children and parents living in Norway
• has advanced knowledge of the challenges and opportunities that arise at the meeting between migrant and ethnic minority families and the Norwegian welfare state

Skills:

The student

• can critically discuss and compare children's lives and the position and rights of children in different cultural settings
• can analyze and discuss how ethnicity, gender, and social class affect various dimensions of the lives of migrant and ethnic minority families
• can critically analyze and discuss professional practice in the context of child welfare services with minority families and communicate complexities

General competences:

The student

• can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of variety and diversity in childhood and family life
• can critically reflect on the question of private versus public responsibility for children’s wellbeing
• can recognize, critically reflect on, and communicate professional and ethical dilemmas in working with migrant and minority families