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KASMULTI4 Optional course: Learning and Living in a Diverse Society: Opportunities and Challenges - Seminar 5 ECTS
Periods
Period I Period II Period II Period IV
Language of instruction
English
Type or level of studies
Advanced studies
Course unit descriptions in the curriculum
Degree Programme in Educational Studies
School of Education

General description

Optional course, max 16 students.

Content: The course focuses on increasing self-awareness related to worldviews and beliefs about diversity issues. The course covers different diversity issues derived from theories, researches, and everyday life experiences. There will be a learning environment that is conducive for students to express their informed opinions on the different topics that will be discussed. 

Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

- recognize differences and identify the value of diversity
- develop multicultural sensitivity
- gain and develop skills in recognizing diverse viewpoints and worldviews
- analyze different skills  to live and work in a diverse society

Modes of Study: This course is designed as a seminar and it involves discussion, oral presentation and some lecturing.  

Enrolment for University Studies

Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course not later than on Sunday 26.1.2014.

Enrolment time has expired

Teachers

Abebaw Adamu, Teacher responsible

Teaching

19-Feb-2014 – 16-Apr-2014
Seminar 21 hours
Seminar
Wed 19-Feb-2014 at 12-15, Virta 352
Wed 26-Feb-2014 at 11-14, Virta 512
Wed 19-Mar-2014 - 2-Apr-2014 weekly at 11-14, Virta 352
Wed 9-Apr-2014 at 11-14, Virta 112
Wed 16-Apr-2014 at 11-14, Virta 352

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Study materials/literature: Selected articles on diversity-related issues. Articles will be given to the students in the beginning of the course.   

School of Education
The Course is part of the following teaching schedule
School of Education
School of Education, Free Choice Studies and Competence Areas