Components of cultural multiplicity (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing this module, the studentacknowledges national, linguistic, political, ethnic and religious multiplicity in societyis able to pay attention to the dialogue between different worldviewsis able to conceptualize cultural understanding and cultural sensitivityis able to pay attention to cultural sensitivity in her/his own work.

Content

Cultural diversity in societyCultural diversity sections and their embodimentsDialogue between worldviewsCultural understanding and cultural sensitivity in a work setting

Location and time

Kick-off seminar (2 h), concluding seminar (2 h), Independent studying 131 h.

Kick-off seminar online on 20 January 2021 at 10 am (Finnish time).
Closing seminar online on 8 March 2021 at 10 am (Finnish time).

Student´s workload totally 135 h (5x27h).
Contact teaching, learning assignments and essays.

Materials

Available in the online learning environment.

Teaching methods

After completing this module, the student acknowledges national, linguistic, political, ethnic and religious multiplicity in society and she/he is able to pay attention to the dialogue between different worldviews. She/He is also able to conceptualize cultural understanding and cultural sensitivity and is able to pay attention to cultural sensitivity in her/his own work.

Content

Cultural diversity in society
Cultural diversity sections and their embodiments
Dialogue between worldviews
Cultural understanding and cultural sensitivity in a work setting
This course is organized with the University of Eastern Finland.


Risto Aikonen (risto.aikonen@uef.fi)
To enroll, pleas use the UEF form: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/54623B64094C402D
The teacher will send further instructions to registered students. Registration ends on 13 January at 8:00.

Student workload

Kick-off seminar (2 h), concluding seminar (2 h), Independent studying 131 h.

Further information

Written learning assignments in the online learning environment. 0-5.