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

Further information

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

Belongs to following modules

Multicultural Study Programme in Education

25 op or parts of these studies

Educational Experience in Multicultural Context 2–8 ECTS

3–8 ECTS

KASMULTI1 Student Exchange, 2–8 ECTS

KASMULTI2A International Work Experience, 2–8 ECTS

KASMULTI2B Practical Observation of Finnish School System for Incoming Exchange Students, 5 ECTS

KASMULTI2C Practical Observation and Reflection of ECEC, 6 ECTS

Theoretical Aspects of Multicultural Education 10–15 ECTS

10–15 ECTS

KASA4 Comparative Education, 5 ECTS

KASA9 Cultural Diversity in Education and at Work, 5 ECTS

KASS4 Struggles on Education, 4 ECTS

KASSY3 Education in Developing Countries: Problems and Possible Solutions, 5 ECTS

KASSY2 Cultural Diversity and Education Policy, 5 ECTS

KASSA3 Education, Work and Culture, 5 ECTS

KASMULTI3 Identity and Lifecourse, 5 ECTS

KASMULTI4 Optional Course (varying themes), 5–10 ECTS

KASMULTI5 Visiting Lectures, 1–3 ECTS

KASMULTI6 Open Educational Resources, 1–3 ECTS

Communicational Aspects of Multicultural Education 5–8 op

5–8 ECTS

Language courses

5–8 ECTS

Intercultural Communication Studies 15 ECTS

KKIN1 Language, Communication and Culture, 5 ECTS

KKIN2 Developing Intercultural Competence, 5 ECTS

KKIN3 Interacting Interculturally: Engaging in dialogue, 5 ECTS

KKIN4 Cultural Transitions, 5 ECTS

KKIN5 Cultural Conversations, 1–3 ECTS

KKINIC Intercultural Collaboration, 2 ECTS

KKINIP Independent Project, 1–3 ECTS