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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
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KASA9 Cultural Diversity in Education and at Work 5 ECTS
Organised by
Degree Programme in Educational Studies
Education
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Education
Curricula 2015 – 2017

Keywords

Strategic themes: Internationalisation, Sustainable development

Learning outcomes

The student
- is aware of the challenges and opportunities brought by increasing cultural diversity in education and at work,
- knows different theoretical perspectives concerning multicultural and intercultural education as well as culturally diverse work environments,
- can compare different theoretical approaches and apply theoretical knowledge in practice.

Contents

During the course, the foundations, aims, and key concepts of multicultural and intercultural education will be explored. In addition, studies concerning multicultural study and work environments will be presented, discussed, and compared.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures 20 h 0 h
Independent work 115 h 0 h

Teaching language

Finnish

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Luennot (mahdollista pitää suomenkieliset ja englanninkieliset luennot)  Participation in course work 
In Finnish
ohjeet opintojakson vastuuopettajalta  Essay 
In Finnish
Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
suomen tai englannin kielellä  Written exam 
In English

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Critical multiculturalism: theory and praxis / edited by Stephen May, Christine E. Sleeter. New York: Routledge, 2010. Available in e-book.

Belongs to following study modules

Faculty of Education
Optional courses in intermediate studies (Adult Education and Education)
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Faculty of Education