Ethics in intercultural interaction (5 cr)
Code: KEP7063-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.10.2020 - 31.12.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2021 - 31.05.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Kielten ja viestinnän opetus (KVO)
- Campus
- Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 20
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Economics
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
After completing this module, the studentrecognizes the basic concepts of ethicsis aware of forms of inequality and manifestations of discrimination in societyacknowledges relevant mechanisms in intercultural interactionis able to act upon the principle of equality in her/his profession and willing to promote equality in her/his work.
Content
Equality in society, principles of ethics, equality of opportunity in working life.
Location and time
Online Kick-off seminar (2 h), 24th February at 14-16, Online concluding seminar (2 h) 21st April at 12-14, independent work 131 h consisting of following (to be specified later); reading, written assignments, analysis of material of current interest, web discussions.
Independent work 131 h, seminars (4 h.) at the beginning and the end of course.
Materials
Available in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Core contents: Equality in society, principles of ethics, equality of opportunity in working life.
After completing this module, the student
recognizes the basic concepts of ethics
is aware of forms of inequality and manifestations of discrimination in society
acknowledges relevant mechanisms in intercultural interaction
is able to act upon the principle of equality in her/his profession and willing to promote equality in her/his work.
Independent work 131 h consisting of following (to be specified later); reading, written assignments, analysis of material of current interest, web discussions.
The course is implemented by University of Eastern Finland.
Course registration link
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/1C2A2691550C947C
Registration time: closes 17th Feb at 8:00 Finnish time
The course is taught by University Lecturer Ismo Pellikka ismo.pellikka@uef.fi
Contact person at Karelia UAS: Lecturer Heidi Vartiainen, heidi.vartiainen (a) karelia.fi
Student workload
Independent work 131 h, seminars (4 h.) at the beginning and the end of course.
Kick-off seminar (2 h), concluding seminar (2 h), independent work 131 h consisting of following (to be specified later); reading, written assignments, analysis of material of current interest, web discussions.