Learning outcomes

The aim of the study programme is
- to improve students’ theoretical, practical, and communicational knowledge and understanding of international and multicultural environments.
- to develop students’ competencies in order to enable them to pursue new employment opportunities available.

Upon completion of the study programme the students will be able to
- view multiculturalism from various, identifiable perspectives.
- perceive, identify and understand dynamics and forces in multicultural and international settings.
- construct their own theory in analyzing international and multicultural environments.

Content

Study programme consists of three study modules:

- Educational Experience in Multicultural Context, 3-8 ECTS
- Theoretical Aspects of Multicultural Education, 10-15 ECTS
- Communicational Aspects of Multicultural Education, 5-8 ECTS

Study modules comprise intermediate/advanced level courses related to education, internationality and multiculturalism.

Evaluation

Prerequisites

The study programme is available for degree students and exchange students of the Faculty of Education.

Responsible unit:
Faculty of Education, University of Tampere
Dean of Faculty
Head of Study Affairs, Arja Tahvola

Further information

Alliance Studies

Multicultural Study Programme in Education is part of the University Alliance in Finland. The study programme is primarily open to the degree/exchange students of the Faculty of Education, University of Tampere, and the Faculty of Education, University of Jyväskylä.

The structure of the study programme is similar in both faculties. The contents of the programme vary as a consequence of the different fields of expertise in the two faculties. It is possible to choose courses from both universities, provided that the organising faculties of education are granting the study right.

Multicultural Study Programme in Education, University of Jyväskylä: https://www.jyu.fi/edu/opiskelu/multicultural/

Multicultural Study Programme in Education

25 ECTS

Educational Experience in Multicultural Context 3–8 ECTS

MULTI1 Student Exchange, 3–8 ECTS

MULTI2 International Work Experience, 3–8 ECTS

Theoretical Aspects of Multicultural Education 10–15 ECTS

AIKAA12 Comparative Education, 4 ECTS

AIKAA13 Multicultural Education and Training, 4 ECTS

AIKAS9 Education in Developing Countries: Problems and Possible Solutions, 4 ECTS

AIKAS13 Citizenship and Education, 4 ECTS

AIKAS14 Cultural Diversity and Educational Policies, 4 ECTS

MULTI3 Identity and Lifecourse, 5 ECTS

MULTI4 Quality and Leadership in the Context of Early Childhood Education, 4 ECTS

MULTI5 Visiting Lectures, 1–3 ECTS

MULTI6 Open Educational Resources, 1–3 ECTS

Communicational Aspects of Multicultural Education 5–8 ECTS