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DSCMS23HKI Diversity Inclusion for Social Cohesion (5 cr)

Code: DSC0005B23S-3001

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2023 - 29.09.2023

Timing

02.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages

  • English

Teachers

  • Jouko Porkka
  • Heidi Zitting

Objective

Students will be able to:

• reflect on their own personal background and be sensitive to diversity
• develop skills in anti-oppressive practice and human rights-based approach
• understand concepts in relation to sexual orientation, gender diversity, and gender sensitivity
• understand interfaith dialogue, diversity in religions, and spirituality
• know how to act to reduce and prevent racism and discrimination
• develop skills to live together in local communities in solidarity

Content

• difference as social capital
• diversity and identity
• gender equality and sexuality
• culture, class and religion
• ability and disability
• anti-discrimination practice
• conviviality

International connections

The course is organised jointly with Diak’s international partner institutions as an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme.

Qualifications

Minimum B1 English

Further information

The course is organised jointly with Diak’s international partner institutions as an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme.

The inspiring program consists of online teamwork with an intensive week in Helsinki on 16.-20.10.2023. During the intensive week, students are expected to participate in the daily programme at 9-16 and it's not possible to take part in other courses at that time.

Opintojakso korvaa Moninaisuuden ja monikulttuurisuuden perusteet ammatillisessa työssä -opintojakson.

Further information

Opintojakso korvaa Moninaisuuden ja monikulttuurisuuden perusteet ammatillisessa työssä -opintojakson.

Evaluation scale

0-5