Multicultural projectLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: KEP7064
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Heidi Vartiainen
Objective
On completion of the course the successful student will be able toplan, implement and evaluate a small-scale research or development project on the topics related to diversity managementwork purposefully and effectively in a multicultural environmentinteract successfully in a multicultural environmentreport the key findings or results in speech and writing
Content
kick-off seminarsetting project stages, phases and milestonescollecting relevant data from different sourceslaunching and implementing a projectproject evaluationpresentation of the project outcomes in a seminarclosure: producing a written report
Enrollment
01.10.2022 - 20.01.2023
Timing
06.02.2023 - 28.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Economics
Teachers
- Heidi Vartiainen
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Heidi Vartiainen
Groups
-
TOP22_23Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023
Objective
On completion of the course the successful student will be able toplan, implement and evaluate a small-scale research or development project on the topics related to diversity managementwork purposefully and effectively in a multicultural environmentinteract successfully in a multicultural environmentreport the key findings or results in speech and writing
Content
kick-off seminarsetting project stages, phases and milestonescollecting relevant data from different sourceslaunching and implementing a projectproject evaluationpresentation of the project outcomes in a seminarclosure: producing a written report
Location and time
Contact teaching, counseling in small groups, project work
Kick-off: February 2023
Presenting project plans
Milestone check 1
Milestone check 2
Project presentations
Presentation materials to be in Moodle: will be announced later
Final deadline for project reports: will be announced later
Responsible teachers: Principal Lecturer Kirsi-Marja Toivanen and Lecturer Heidi Vartiainen (Karelia UAS)
Materials
Available in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
On completion of the course the successful student will be able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a small-scale research or development project on the topics related to diversity management
- work purposefully and effectively in a multicultural environment
- interact successfully in a multicultural environment
- report the key findings or results in speech and writing
IMPLEMENTATION
- kick-off seminar and team building
- setting project stages, phases and milestones
- collecting relevant data from different sources
- launching and implementing a project
- project evaluation
- presentation of the project outcomes in a seminar
- closure: producing a written report
- Contact lessons 4 h, counselling in small groups 6 h, implementing one´s project 99 h, preparing for seminar 20 h, seminar 6 h
Student workload
Contact lessons 4 h, counselling in small groups 6 h, implementing one´s project 99 h, preparing for seminar 20 h, seminar 6 h
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
0 = Fail
Inappropriate presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Use of inappropriate or no references. Project process and outcome demonstrate no critical thinking, and/or do not follow assignment instructions. Poor interpersonal dynamics in the project team or lack of a student's personal commitment which seriously interfere with the team performance or causes notable project delays.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
1 = Accepted/ Passed
Presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Use of only some topical references. Project process and outcome demonstrate little critical thinking, although follow minimally assignment instructions. Each member of the project team has contributed to the project and their role and share of the workload is evident in the project outcomes.
2 = Satisfactory
Presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Use of some topical references. Project process and outcome demonstrate a little critical thinking and follow assignment instructions. The contribution of the student to the team outcome is visible and the student has had a fair share of workload.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
3 = Good
Good presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Critical use of references. Project process and outcome demonstrate good in-depth and critical thinking and follow assignment instructions. The student has positively contributed to team performance by being motivated and punctual and by assuming responsibility for one's own work.
4 = Very good
Broad and deep presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Many-sided and critical use of references. Project process and outcome demonstrate very good in-depth and critical thinking and follow assignment instructions. The student has contributed to team performance very well. S/he assumes responsibility for one's own as well as for others' work and is able to motivate and encourage others when needed.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 = Excellent
Broad and deep presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Many-sided and critical use of references. Project process and outcome demonstrate excellent in-depth and critical thinking and follow assignment instructions.The student has remarkably contributed to the team performance and demonstrated excellent self and team management and interpersonal communication skills.
Enrollment
01.10.2021 - 31.01.2022
Timing
01.02.2022 - 13.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Economics
Teachers
- Heidi Vartiainen
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Heidi Vartiainen
Groups
-
TOP21_22Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2021-2022
Objective
On completion of the course the successful student will be able toplan, implement and evaluate a small-scale research or development project on the topics related to diversity managementwork purposefully and effectively in a multicultural environmentinteract successfully in a multicultural environmentreport the key findings or results in speech and writing
Content
kick-off seminarsetting project stages, phases and milestonescollecting relevant data from different sourceslaunching and implementing a projectproject evaluationpresentation of the project outcomes in a seminarclosure: producing a written report
Location and time
Contact teaching, counseling in small groups, project work
Kick-off: 14 February, at 15.30 - 17.00, in Teams
Presenting project plans: 23 February at 15.30 - 17.00 in Teams
Milestone check 1: 29 March at 15.30 - 17.00 Venue will be announced later
Milestone check 2: 26 April at 15.30 - 17.00 Venue will be announced later
Project presentations: 2 May at 15.00 - 18.00 Venue will be announced later
Presentation materials to be in Moodle: will be announced later
Final deadline for project reports: 13 May
Responsible teachers: Principal Lecturer Kirsi-Marja Toivanen and Lecturer Heidi Vartiainen (Karelia UAS)
Materials
Available in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
On completion of the course the successful student will be able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a small-scale research or development project on the topics related to diversity management
- work purposefully and effectively in a multicultural environment
- interact successfully in a multicultural environment
- report the key findings or results in speech and writing
IMPLEMENTATION
- kick-off seminar and team building
- setting project stages, phases and milestones
- collecting relevant data from different sources
- launching and implementing a project
- project evaluation
- presentation of the project outcomes in a seminar
- closure: producing a written report
- Contact lessons 4 h, counselling in small groups 6 h, implementing one´s project 99 h, preparing for seminar 20 h, seminar 6 h
Student workload
Contact lessons 4 h, counselling in small groups 6 h, implementing one´s project 99 h, preparing for seminar 20 h, seminar 6 h
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
0 = Fail (blank in the grades table)
Inappropriate presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Use of inappropriate or no references. Project process and outcome demonstrate no critical thinking, and/or do not follow assignment instructions.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
1 = Accepted/ Passed
Presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Use of only some topical references. Project process and outcome demonstrate little critical thinking, although follow minimally assignment instructions.
2 = Satisfactory
Presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Use of some topical references. Project process and outcome demonstrate a little critical thinking and follow assignment instructions.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
3 = Good
Good presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Critical use of references. Project process and outcome demonstrate good in-depth and critical thinking and follow assignment instructions.
4 = Very good
Broad and deep presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Many-sided and critical use of references. Project process and outcome demonstrate very good in-depth and critical thinking and follow assignment instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 = Excellent
Broad and deep presentation and reflection of the topic of the project. Many-sided and critical use of references. Project process and outcome demonstrate excellent in-depth and critical thinking and follow assignment instructions.