Learning outcomes
The objective of the course is that a student understands the educational implications of increasing cultural diversity in different societies.
Contents
The course discusses the current challenges caused by an increase in ethnic and cultural diversity in Finland and international contexts. The aim of the course is to give a general idea of growing multiculturalism and ethnic diversity in different educational fields.
Teaching methods
| Teaching method | Contact | Online |
| Seminar | 21 h | 0 h |
Teaching language
FinnishModes of study
Completion in English: independent study by reading the required literature and taking an examination on general examination days of the Department of Education.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
Pitkänen, P. & Kalekin-Fishman, D. & Verma, G. (toim.), Education and Immigration: Settlement Policies and Current Challenges. RoutledgeFalmer. 2002.
Räsänen, R. & San, J. (toim.), Conditions for Intercultural Learning and Co-operation. FERA. 2005.
