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.

Fri 27.01.2023 14:00-16:00 E200, Luentosali E200 (UEF, Joensuu)
Mon 03.04.2023 10:00-12:00 E200, Luentosali E200 (UEF, Joensuu)

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, you are able to acknowledge national, linguistic, political, ethnic and religious multiplicity in society. You are able to pay attention to the dialogue between different worldviews. You are also able to conceptualize cultural understanding and cultural sensitivity and pay attention to cultural sensitivity in your 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
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.