Study Guide

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.

Schedule in WebOodi: https://weboodi.uef.fi/weboodi/opettaptied.jsp?OpetTap=76446714&html=1

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/E9C2101C2837BA96
The teacher will send further instructions to registered students.

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.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

0 = Fail (blank in the grades table)
Presentation of inappropriate concepts or models or principles or other knowledge and inappropriate arguments and conclusions. Use of inappropriate references. Study process / written assignment does not demonstrate critical thinking and activity and/or does not follow assignment instructions.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 = Accepted/ Passed
Presentation of only few concepts or models or principles or other knowledge of the topic, as well as few arguments and conclusions. Use of only some topical references. Study process / written assignment demonstrates little critical thinking and activity, although follows assignment instructions.
2 = Satisfactory
Presentation of some of the concepts or models or principles or other knowledge of the topic, as well as some arguments and conclusions. Use of topical references. Study process / written assignment demonstrates little critical thinking and activity, although follows assignment instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3 = Good
Presentation of concepts, models and principles and other knowledge of the topic, as well as coherent and well-grounded arguments, conclusions and reflection. Many-sided use of references. Study process / written assignment demonstrates critical thinking and activity and follows assignment instructions.
4 = Very good
Broad presentation of concepts, models and principles and other knowledge of the topic, as well as coherent and well-grounded arguments, conclusions and reflection. Many-sided and critical use of references. Study process / written assignment demonstrates very good depth and critical thinking and activity and follows assignment instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 = Excellent
Broad and deep presentation of concepts, models and principles and other knowledge of the topic, as well as coherent and well-grounded arguments, conclusions and reflection. Many-sided and critical use of references. Study process / written assignment demonstrates excellent in-depth and critical thinking and activity and follows assignment instructions.