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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
KAS.KAY.503

Advanced thematic course in Education: Socio-cultural diversity and transnational perspectives in education, 10 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
KAS.KAY.503
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Pauliina Alenius
Responsible teacher:
Inkeri Rissanen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Education and Culture 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Education Studies 100 %

The course focuses on the intersection of diversities, including but not limited to those of cultures, languages and worldviews, in education. It examines how global phenomena and changing demographics impact people's everyday lives, learning and education. The course addresses questions of promoting social justice and equity in and through education in diverse and transnational learning spaces.

Learning outcomes
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Independent study

26.08.2024 30.07.2025
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)